Journey to Joy

About the Book

Start with a man motivated by fear, hemmed in by rules and regulations, knowing his obligations, but not aware of his feelings, with an eye strictly focused on an uncertain future of heavenly happiness. Where is this man really going and where will he end up? Only when he questioned the rules, rebelled, and set off on his own path did he begin to become free enough to grow and become more fully human. “Journey to Joy” takes you on a walk with him on his spiritual path to freedom and joy.

About the Author

Ronald (Al) Rauckhorst was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1959 by the Maryknoll Mission Society and worked in South Korea for 10 years. In 1970 he left Maryknoll and the priesthood, and married in 1971. Al and his wife, Louise, have two wonderful adopted Korean daughters and two grandchildren. They were about to celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary when Al passed away peacefully on July 12, 2022. Although Al treasured his priestly life in Korea, he believed greater blessings and his greatest spiritual growth took place during his married life.