Representative John Rutherford Discusses Faith's Role in Congressional Work
Representative John Rutherford, a Republican from Florida, has shared insights into how his Catholic faith influences his daily life and work in Congress. He emphasizes leaning on his faith in his demanding position, often through attending Mass and saying the rosary. Rutherford cited Ephesians 2:10, stating, “for we are all God’s workmanship, created in the image of Christ Jesus to do good work,” which he interprets as a divine calling for his actions. His journey to Catholicism was not straightforward; he grew up in the United Methodist Church and drifted away at age 14. His perspective on faith shifted significantly after becoming a police officer in Jacksonville, Florida, where witnessing crimes led him to question mortality and return to studying the Bible. This eventually led him to convert to Catholicism after reading Pope John Paul II's 'Crossing the Threshold of Hope,' which clarified the authority of the Church for him. 
