It wasn’t until I converted to Roman Catholicism around mid-life that I experienced real joy in my communion with Christ. The Rock, St. Peter, upon whom Christ handed his keys to his church on earth, coupled with Apostolic succession and the ‘laying on hands’ knowing full well the unbroken chain from our Saviour rested upon me, changed my life. Unlike the Protestant denominations I’d attended before, the one holy and catholic and apostolic church became real with one doctrine worldwide. Before conversion, the void was always present after attending Protestant services. Rest assured, I have never heard a Priest speaking from anything but kindness and love towards fellow Christians.
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