<2022-01-06T07:42:02.000Z> Jackuu@beefyboys.club: Normally I'd never message anyone about this, but last night I had a dream that while ostensibly pleasant (albeit confusing and frustrating) left me kind of shook all dayI find myself in my childhood neighborhood, supposedly during some kind of reunion. but I see a plain woman in purple robes who I absolutely know. in dream logic it was a childhood friend who's name I cannot recall, but it was just 100% "old friend" vibesShe was exceedingly pleasant and disarming, not bubbly or sexual, just she felt There For Me. I kept mentally/emotionally tagging her as an old friend (in my dreams I know everything before it happens) and kept trying to put a name for her but couldnt. we began discussing life and religion came up rapidly, and I said "I dont know what to make of the catholics, it all seems so corrupt. the protestants are all over and the orthodox are just too alien" and she smiled but then our conversation got broken upI wandered a bit and kept seeing her in the distance and couldnt get to her again and kept getting sidetracked by other people. then I woke up and I've remembered this dream a lot longer than usual. even recalling it is making me a bit more emo than I'd like to admit. And today someone in my discord posts a pic of Mary and Christ and it was Her, she fits the description perfectly. I know ive seen Mary before in various aspects but why would I dream about her this vividly? I'm not really religious, Ive never been to church outside of wddings and funerals. I'm not a fedora tipping atheist, I'm a lazy deist if anything. I would never ever go out of my way to tell anyone about this. It was just so STRANGE and out of the ordinary and the details have faded like most dreams are wont to do but emotionally this has really struck meanime racist internet bros think I had a vision from God. I don't even know what to think. its emotionally overwhelming and rn I'm trying to blot it out with booze and its not working. Every time I type details or recall this I'm overwhelmed with emotion. I'm not asking for help, I just want to know what the hell is going onbuying a bible tomorrow regardless
<2022-01-06T07:43:18.000Z> Godcast: I think you're being called, brother
<2022-01-06T07:49:04.000Z> Godcast: There are a zillion stories just like yours about people being called to the Lord through visions.  It's nothing at all out of the ordinary and nothing to be afraid of.  Getting a Bible is a great first step, I strongly recommend starting with the Gospels and Acts, then going back and reading the entire thing (reading a few chapters a day is fine, 3 a day will get you through entire Bible in a year).  What I'd also recommend doing is praying.  I would say "ask God to reveal Himself to you," but Mary has already got covered.  If you're ready to confess that Jesus is Lord and that He died for your sins, do so.  No need to wait, you can sort out the theological and philosophical particulars at your leisure.  If you don't know what to pray, any of these prayers are great: prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayers-on-Confession
<2022-01-06T07:51:14.000Z> Godcast: I would also look into finding a good church.  For Catholics, it's easy.  Just find a church that does Latin mass.  Latin mass churches are practically guaranteed to be theologically conservative.  If you can't find one of those, check out the churches in your area and attend during mass and get a feel for them.  There's a way to see if a church is worth attending, but message me when you start attending a church.  It's not a secret or anything, it's just a lot to type out at 3AM lol
<2022-01-06T07:52:39.000Z> Godcast: me and superlutheran are online pretty often, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask, brother.
<2022-01-06T07:52:52.000Z> Jackuu@beefyboys.club: time zones are a bitch, and I'm significantly hammered. thank you for replying. I will do what I can and keep you posted. 
<2022-01-06T07:53:20.000Z> Godcast: Absolutely. In the meantime, be sure to pray
<2022-01-06T07:55:09.000Z> Jackuu@beefyboys.club: its hard for me but I will try. 
<2022-01-06T07:56:10.000Z> Godcast: Excellent.  We'll be praying for you as well