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!
Today I had the pleasure of meeting with the staff at St. Barnabas Parish in Chicago where I will be assisting in adult faith formation! They were very warm and welcoming and we enjoyed spending about an hour together during which time I introduced myself to them and articulated my goals for working with them on adult catechesis and reporting on my blog. We then engaged in some give and take as they asked some […]
Welcome to Week 2 of Stories on the Journey, as we continue to share stories about our experiences in the catechetical ministry. This week’s topic is, “Kids (adults too) Say/Do the Darndest Things!” Let’s hear about those unforgettable moments when one of your students (whether a child or an adult) said or did something that cracked you up, made you smile, or simply blew your mind! Share your story by typing in the comment box […]
One of the many benefits of my frequent travels around the country is the opportunity to meet so many diocesan catechetical leaders. I am especially excited to meet young leaders – forty-ish and younger – who make up what I call the “new generation” of catechetical leaders (not the “next” generation, because they are already HERE and making their presence felt!). The Church, and the catechetical ministry per se, is blessed to be energized by […]
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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.