Covered in tattoos from head to toe, comedian Shayne Smith’s body art is nearly as striking as his newfound Catholicism.
The former motorcycle gang member joins a group of well-known comedians who share his faith, including Jim Gaffigan, Kevin James, Stephen Colbert, Tom Leopold, Russell Brand, and Rob Schneider.
Gaffigan, James, and Colbert, in particular, have been active in keeping Catholicism alive with their various contributions and involvement in the Catholic community.
Smith, who converted to Catholicism last year, shared his motivations with Fox News Digital, citing his fascination with the history and rationality of the religion.
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He mentioned reading a book that led him to discover the positive impact of Christianity, especially Catholicism, on Western civilization.
Comedians Kevin James, Shayne Smith, and Jim Gaffigan, all of whom I identify as practicing Catholics. (Fox News)
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Smith’s journey to Catholicism took a supernatural turn when he had a transformative experience in a Catholic church involving Mary, the mother of Jesus.
His encounter with Mary led to a profound healing experience that changed his perspective on women and his relationship with his mother.
Following this encounter, Smith made the decision to dedicate his life to Jesus and has since embraced the Catholic faith with a newfound fervor.
He attributed his conversion to Catholicism to both rational reasons and the supernatural experience he had with Mary.
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