Why I am starting this blog

Like many people, spirituality has been a journey, rather than a fixed mark in my life. This experience has led me to the point where I am in the position of considering becoming a Catholic - big C, in communion with the See of Rome - and that!

This isn't a decision I am taking lightly - indeed it has been 17 years since I first considered such a move - but it seems the time is drawing near.

It also isn't without some degree of trepidation that I face this - there are many unanswered questions and a lot of practical issues that I face. My aim here is to create a space where I can write about and debate these things (even if it feels like an echo chamber!).

Over the coming weeks and months some of the things I will be discussing include:

• Family issues - being a Catholic parent with non-Catholic spouse and children
• Prayer and spirituality - what is working, and what I struggle with
• Doctrine & ethics - sexuality, contraception, gender ... all the easy topics
• Church politics - does the Church act and look like Christ wants it to?

I will be recounting my own experiences, hopefully finding a sense of peace and clarity along the way.