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You brought up an excellent point in the article that they didn't talk about how these converts got over the stumbling block of Mary. I know Scott Hahn has a new book out on Mary because that was a big stumbling block for him. I went to the Coming Home website, and maybe you'll be interested in some of the converts stories about how they came to understand Mary's unique role in salvation history, and also how some Catholic beliefs about Mary you may have learned as a Protestant are exaggerated or completely false.

Here's the link to the main page on Mary at the CHNetwork: Before you object

This link goes directly to a conversion story and how this couple had a major problem with Mary, and how they resolved it and became closer to Jesus through His mother. Our Journey Home

I wish you blessings on your search for the Truth, but Mary is likely not your only stumbling block. You say, "But until then, I will remain faithful to the Word and nothing else." Catholics ARE faithful to the Word of God. We don't take anything manmade and elevate it above Scripture. But we believe that because Jesus Christ left His church on earth, the Catholic Church, that where there is disagreement on what something means, the Church is the authority by which the disagreement is resolved.

God bless.

Catholics ARE faithful to the Word of God. We don't take anything manmade and elevate it above Scripture. But we believe that because Jesus Christ left His church on earth, the Catholic Church, that where there is disagreement on what something means, the Church is the authority by which the disagreement is resolved.

Such clear and beautiful writing. All I can add is my Amen.