Passage by Thomas the Convert
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Passage
They say there are 3 types of Catholics: Cradle, Fallen and Convert. I am the third type and proud of it . It took me a long, long time to get home. The road that brought me here is open to all travelers; it's well trodden from those before me and accessible to emigrants that will follow. Enlightenment is a wonderful thing.
This is my story. I am Thomas the Convert.
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July 12, 2010 | by Thomas the ConvertThe little girl lit a small votive and placed it in front of the Virgin Mary. Dressed nicely in her warm blouse and dark slacks (for it was already Fall), she said a prayer with hands clasped while looking at the Blessed Mother