Taking the Back Roads to Rome - My Journey to the Catholic Church
Dear Henry, While I was in Orlando, at the Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe , I decided to enjoy the luxury of the hot tub and ended up hanging out with quite a crowd. Of course, "What brought you to Orlando?" came up. While I had a feeling my answer, that I had come to visit the shrine, would throw a wet blanket on the party, I was unprepared for a shocked "You're Catholic, and you admit it?" from a guy in the far corner of the pool. "Uh, yes. I don't know why I wouldn't," was all I could think of saying (I also made a mental note to work on my evangelical skills, especially when I'm on the spot). It turns out so was he, but because of the recent negative press, he was uneasy admitting it. But, yes, Henry, I am a Catholic, and what's more, I'm a convert to the faith. I get asked why a lot. So many people are currently rethinking the need for religion with all of its rules and restrictions. Honestly, there have been quite ...