I called my pharmacy the other day. My children and grandchildren were in town and we needed some meds. The outgoing message when I called said, “If it’s an emergency…(wait for it)….please dial 911.” I was not surprised. But, I was reminded of a very common message...
I’ve been a Christian for many years. And, I’ve had many experiences and been a part of many churches in that time. This journey started when I was a curious 13-year old. All my Catholic friends on my soccer team were going through something they called...
What will heaven be like? As I pondered that question this verse of Scripture came to mind to me today… For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager...
As an Evangelical it is a very common experience for me to ask or be asked my ‘testimony’ or the story of my conversion. I was taught to practice this story and learn how to tell it to help others experience the same. Pretty straight forward. So, what’s the rub? As an...
One of my kids plainly asked me, “Dad, why do you go to mass?” I said “Good question!” So I simply took a few minutes to write down my reasons. Perhaps some of these will resonate or make sense; others may not. But I find it best to just be raw and honest for things...
To read Part 1 “OK…Can we talk about the Communion of the Saints?” click here. To read Part 2 “OK…Can we talk about Mary?” click here. For these posts it would be important to read the preceding parts. A quick repeat disclaimer and confession as I go into this post...
To read Part 1 “OK… Can we talk about the communion of the Saints?” Click here. For these posts it would be important to read the preceding parts. A quick repeat disclaimer and confession as I go into this post (as I did for Part 1). I have not done much formal...
A quick disclaimer and confession as I go into this post series. I have not done much formal research surrounding the communion of the saints, Mary, the rosary any other adjacent topic. These posts are purely a reflection of the experiences that I’ve had firsthand. As...
There are two pretty critical disciplines in my life: Praying and running. And they are not separate. They are integrated. Because when I run, I pray. And when I pray, I run. I’ve also learned a lot lately about prayer and memorized several litanies. Most of them are...
Sometimes the best way to cut through the tension is to start with a clean slate. So, let me do my best to explain my exploration of the mystery of the Eucharist itself. As a reminder, I have only been in full fellowship with the Catholic Church for about 5 years. So,...
“Should I go forward for communion? Can I go forward for communion? Why did someone tell me I can’t go forward for communion? What the heck is going on here? Maybe I won’t even go to mass if I’m going to be denied communion! I certainly wouldn’t deny a Catholic...
1 Corinthians 11:27-30 ESVWhoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who...