[Note to readers: This essay was written many years ago, shortly after my reception into the Catholic church. It remains here as a testimony to my life’s journey, and is not intended to urge anyone to adopt any particular religious worldview. As my thoughts and opinions are constantly evolving and may not be identical with my past or future thoughts, each reader is encouraged to be brave in finding inspiration from all sources in order to find the best paths in his/her life journey.]
This essay appeared in condensed format on our parish bulletin (St. Peter’s International Parish, Shanghai) for four consecutive Sundays in the Lenten season of 2017. (See the links below and look at the bottom of the second page)