After walking away from the Catholic Church at seventeen, Jeff Lukich spent forty years searching before a quiet moment on Christmas Eve 2022 brought him home for good. Jeff joins Deacon Mark Campbell to share his story from his new book, The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith, offering hope and practical guidance for anyone accompanying a loved one back to the Church. It's a candid conversation about the sacraments, the Eucharist, and what it means to start over as a beginner in the faith.
About This Conversation Jeff Lukich was born and raised Catholic in South Carolina but left the Church when he headed off to college at seventeen. Forty years later, on Christmas Eve 2022, he walked back into Mass and knew he was home. In this conversation, Jeff shares his return journey with Deacon Mark Campbell, the role of the Eucharist and Reconciliation in his reversion, how his wife's own conversion to Catholicism shaped their family, and practical advice for accompanying a loved one who has stepped away from the faith.
About the Book Jeff's book, The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith – How I Found My Way Home, and How You Can Too, is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers. Learn more: jefflukich.com
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