A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Rome

Why It Takes Time to Become Catholic

For many converts, it’s years in the making.

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Lawrence
Oct 17, 2026

Life is not a short, direct path, like the route to work. It’s more like The Odyssey, a long, challenging passage that changes you along the way.

Life is not a short, direct path. It's a challenging voyage that changes you along the way. (Photo: Jack Anstey/Uplash)

My life has taken a number of twists and turns, sometimes doubling back on itself, sometimes meandering along, sometimes rushing ahead over the rocks, but always moving.

Finding my way to the Roman Catholic Ch…

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