Several weeks ago, the Publisher of Loyola Press, Fr. Paul Brian Campbell, SJ, sat down with me to ask his “One Question” and he chose to ask about the title of my book, Under the Influence of Jesus. Here’s my reply.
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Speaking of my book, Under the Influence of Jesus, here’s another wonderful review by blogger Fran Rossi Szpylczyn who blogs at There Will Be Bread. Thanks Fran!
Here’s the full information about the upcoming PART TWO of my Webinar: Getting Started as a Catechist! Facilitator: Joe Paprocki, DMin Brought to you by Loyola Press, A Jesuit Ministry Thursday, September 2, 2010: Part Two 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (CST)[Find out what time this is for you.] Becoming a catechist is exciting and, let’s face it, somewhat intimidating! New catechists are eager to learn some basic teaching skills to help them gain confidence as […]
Imagine how you would feel if someone stepped into your life, paid off all of your debts, and set up a line of credit for you to draw from for the rest of your life! I know one thing: I’d like this person’s business card! This scenario may sound far-fetched, but in essence, this is what God has done for us, and this is what we celebrate on Pentecost. God not only relieved us of […]
I guess I’ll have to share the Loyola Press author spot light with some upstart author! 🙂 (Check out the story in the Chicago Tribune) Seriously, this is such exciting news! Loyola Press has beat out the nation’s top publishing houses for the rights to produce the North American English translation of the first collection of Pope Francis’ words since he became pope. Congrats to Joe Durepos, our Acquisitions Editor, for discovering this “new talent” […]
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Hi Joe. TeamRCIA had an RCIA training institute in Edmonton last weekend, and I finally had a chance to read Under the Influence of Jesus on the plane. I knew it would be good, because you wrote it, but it was *really* good. Kudos. You did a great job.
Also, I wanted to let you know I stole one of your stories. I was trying to explain to the institute participants how to talk about Paschal Mystery in a way that doesn’t make the catechumens’ eyes glaze over. I told them the story of you staying up all night with your colicky, crying baby and how eventually broke down in tears and cried with your son. It’s a great story, and it really helped me make the point. Thanks for that.
And I have to tip my hat to anyone who can use a Monty Python sketch to illuminate the kerygma!
Blessings.
Thanks, Nick, for the kind words about my book! So glad you enjoyed it and found stories to adapt for your institute. Long live Python! “And now for something completely different!”