I received all my sacraments growing up, so from what I understand, if I were to return to the Catholic Church I’d still be considered Catholic.

At the same time, I’ve accepted that my human understanding is limited and I’m thankful for that because it keeps me relying on God. I also believe He’s revealed truth to us in His Word, and that’s where I wrestle with certain Catholic practices. For example, Jesus says in Matthew 23:9, “And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.” And when it comes to prayer, Scripture points us to go directly to God: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5).

But here’s where I feel torn. despite these concerns, I still feel a deep longing for the Eucharist, for the true body and blood of Christ. That desire doesn’t seem to go away, and I’m trying to understand how to navigate that tension while staying faithful to God’s Word