Memorial Day, of course, signals the official start of summer. As we look forward to the coming summer months, we find that we have many plans: trips, to-do lists, a little down-time.
I suggest you grow that list to include some ideas for what you plan to do to enhance your spiritual life, advance your ministry, and grow closer to God.
Tell us what you plan to do this summer to renew your faith!
In the First Letter of Peter to the Christian communities of Asia Minor, we learn that the communities appear to be struggling, and the writer makes frequent exhortations to remain faithful in belief and conduct to the teachings handed down to them. He reminds them of their hope in the saving grace of Baptism, salvation through faith in the Passion and Death of Jesus, and the promise of enduring love and eternal life. Christians in […]
This year, I’m excited to bring a new feature to Catechist’s Journey – Catechists in Action – in which I will be visiting, observing, and videotaping catechists teaching their classes and blogging about the experience. This will give you an opportunity to see fellow catechists “doing their thing” so that you can compare styles, learn some new strategies, and become a more effective catechist yourself. I already have 5 catechist visits lined up for this year. […]
It is no accident that Jesus sent his disciples out in pairs (Mark 6:7, Luke 10:1). Think about it: if you want to convince people of something or be persuasive, it helps to have another person backing up your story. In a trial, it helps if there is more than one witness to testify. In the Old Testament, no one could be convicted of a crime based on the testimony of a single witness. The […]
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The recent celebration of Holy Trinity Sunday has prompted me to read some more about the “filioque” problem. I was baptized (and confirmed) in the Ukrainian Catholic Church, but raised participating in the Roman Catholic Church. I always want to learn more about the Eastern Catholic Rites as well as the Orthodox Churches. And I am an iconophile! So I have started reading articles, but I also want to read what the Church Fathers (of the East & West) have to say about the Trinity. It is rather frustrating to me that there as been so much discussion and debate on this issue – since none of us can fully understand who God is! But we can always learn more about Him and His love for us, so I’m hoping I can at least come to understand the issue from both sides.
May the Spirit re-fresh you this summer as you enjoy some re-creat-ion.
Thanks, Pat. When you resolve the filique problem, let us know! 🙂
Don’t hold your breath waiting! LOL
Each summer our Bible Study group takes time off from the Bible but reads a thought provoking book and meets to discuss in a member’s home with refreshments and fellowship. This year we are reading “Tattoos on the Heart” by Gregory Boyle. It tells of this priest’s experiences working with gangs in LA. Great book!
I have begun reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I read Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly during Lent and it has inspired me to go further and read the Catechism page by page. This will help me to be a better catechist.