Conversion means being liberated by God's grace so that we can at last follow the intimate spiritual aspirations that have long been unheeded, neglected, or frustrated. It is the beginning of the journey towards a fulfillment, a journey powered by the spiritual quest but one which profoundly influences and transforms every sphere of human activity and experience. It is not an irreversible step, nor is it unconditionally guaranteed against breakdown. But it is a beginning. If we work hard at maintaining the process, as far as it depends on us, we can be reasonably sure that it will bring us to a happy conclusion. This is not to say, however, that we will always understand the ways in which we are led.
Michael Casey
A Guide to Living in the Truth
