Tony Blair talks about his "hugely important" faith

Rumors abound about Tony Blair becoming Catholic, and many are upset about this because of his voting history in the past. Others, like me, think that he would be a work in progress, just like I am. Confession wipes out Sin. Some say that since his voting was public, he also needs to recant his stand on issues that are not in line with the Church publicly before he can come into the Church. I think that is up to the priest that would be working with him to tell him what he needs to do.

I am happy when ANYONE comes into the Fullness of the Faith and enters the Catholic Church. God takes care of the rest.

And so, we pray for Tony Blair!

God bless!

Tony Blair talks about his "hugely important" faith 

London, November 26 (CNA).-Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair recently spoke of his religious beliefs on a BBC television program that surveyed his years in office.

Mr. Blair said he didn't talk about his faith while in office because he didn't want people to think of him as "a nutter."  However, he said his religion was "hugely important" to him in office.  He said his faith helped him cope with the pressures of tough decisions, including sending British troops into Iraq. 

Without the strength of faith, he said "it's difficult to do the job" of prime minister. 

The former prime minister said he avoided discussing his religious beliefs because open discussion of religious conviction is not as common in Britain as it is in other countries.

Mr. Blair is a member of the Church of England, but also frequently attends Catholic services with his Catholic wife, Cherie.  Many rumors and reports have claimed Mr. Blair is considering converting to Catholicism, especially now that he does not face the legal restrictions a Catholic prime minister could face.