The Long Way Home
A Catholic Return to Faith—How I Found My Way Home, and How You Can Too
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
Have you ever felt the quiet pull to return to the Catholic Church--but weren't sure where to begin? Millions of Catholics have stepped away from the church, often carrying questions, regrets, or a quiet sense of loss. Yet the desire to come home--to belong again--never fully disappears. In The Long Way Home, Jeff Lukich shares his own return after decades away, weaving personal story with encouragement for those who feel the same longing. Written as a practical guide for fallen-away Catholics, it is also a resource for family members who hope to support loved ones, and for clergy who minister to those considering a return. With honesty and humility, Lukich reminds readers that coming back is possible, that the doors of the church remain open, and that God never stops pursuing them. Part memoir and part roadmap, this book offers hope to anyone seeking faith and a powerful reminder that no matter how far someone wanders, God never stops calling them home.
Endorsements (4)
“The Long Way Home is a heartfelt reminder that each of us experiences a unique and deeply personal journey with our Heavenly Father. Jeff’s relatable story of faith encourages us that in our quiet acts of trust, receptivity, and pursuit, we discover the depth of God’s love. For anyone with a loved one who has drifted away, Jeff’s journey offers hope and reassurance that it’s never too late to take the first step back home.”
“Reading Jeff’s story is like looking through a window into someone’s soul and seeing the immense satisfaction that comes from pursuing a deeper relationship with Christ and the Catholic Church. Use this book as a roadmap to return to—or discover for the first time—the fullness of faith offered to those willing to ask, seek, and knock on the door.”
“There is no story more compelling than that of someone finding their way back home—especially when, over time, they didn’t even realize they were lost. The Long Way Home is part heartfelt testimonial, part practical guide: an honest, real-life account of a wanderer rediscovering his spiritual roots. It’s a journey that will both inspire and equip you to begin your own.”
“In The Long Way Home Jeff Lukich shares his story of coming back to his faith and the Lord’s Church in a winsome, vulnerable, and attractive manner. This allows Jeff to gently lead and guide any reader considering a return to their Catholic faith. Jeff has offered pastors and church leaders a great tool to accompany Catholics as they consider returning home to the Lord’s church.”
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