Washington Post Local: Before I converted to Catholicism, I believed my life was the way it was supposed to be.My life revolved around what I wanted for me, not taking others into consideration.  Relationships had no sincerity.  In my 23 years as a police officer, my experiences with tragedies hardened me professionally and personally.  I felt as if I could not show any weakness and always needed to be strong for others as their rock.  About half way through my career, I met my wife, who is Catholic.  Many years later, she confided in me that she prayed for my conversion. But that would happen through a long journey to the faith for me. Read more here.