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 a general audience in August, 2011, Pope Benedict spoke of the importance of art in the life of faith, saying that artistic beauty can lead the human heart to God. “Art is capable of making visible our need to go beyond what we see and it reveals our thirst for infinite beauty, for God,” said the Holy Father. Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, we are all drawn to beauty. In fact, […]
Too often, we Catholics approach adult catechesis with the notion of beginning a program that we hope to get folks to attend, when in fact, many people are already attending parish functions but not necessarily receiving faith formation as a part of the experience. One such example are Women’s and Men’s Clubs (Mother’s and Father’s Clubs, Holy Name Society, etc.) These are groups that gather numerous parishioners on a regular basis for a wide variety […]
I commented a few days ago about the fact that many of us commit to getting physically fit in the New Year and, while there is certainly nothing wrong with that, perhaps it would be even more important to get spiritually fit! My new book, 7 Keys to Spiritual Wellness will help you to do just that. To be spiritual is to recognize that, in life, there is more than meets the eye. Spiritual wellness enables […]
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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.