On this day in 2017 I had a conversion experience that changed my life. I was listening to a consultant during a routine cardiology appointment when suddenly everything came into the sharpest focus. In one powerful, convicting moment, I knew I was no longer an atheist. I was a Christian. 

Following that moment, I began to live much more simply. I took a deeper interest in my local community, and my reading and research began to take on a distinct religious direction.

On this day in 2019, exactly two years later, a close family member passed away. Once again, I experienced that same sense of clarity. This time, I knew that I wanted to become Catholic. You can read more about my conversion experience on the Credo page of this website.

As part of this transition I decided to leave academia. I wanted to focus on a different kind of teaching and research — something that allowed me to serve my community while supporting my journey toward the Catholic Church.

This journey has been the most exciting and challenging thing I have ever done, and I am grateful for all of it. This year, it feels as though I am entering a new phase. I was baptised as an infant 40 years ago this year, and it is also now exactly 7 years since my journey toward the Catholic Church began. Both numbers carry biblical significance: 40 is associated with trial, testing, and preparation; while 7 is traditionally a number signalling completion. It feels like a time of transition, of new possibilities.

I look forward to seeing where this renewed faith leads me. I am moving forward with a quiet, firm hope, deeply grateful for the joy and love I encounter along the way.

This website will continue to evolve along lines in harmony with this direction. You are very much welcome to join me.

Read more about my conversion experience here.

Deo gratias. Corpus Christi, 7 June 2026.