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...
When something is ‘normal’ and feels expected we don’t question it much. It doesn’t strike us as odd or out of place. This is where our culture and the worldviews around us can sometimes create blind spots. I’ve learned a lot about my blindspots from my Pastor Dustin...
This is Part 2 of 3 in a series of posts. To read “How has God shown me a world outside my individualism?” (Part 1 of 3) click here. I’ve got a lot more to learn about *isms. But, these three seem especially pertinent to me: Individualism, Consumerism, and...
This is Part 3 of 3 in a series of posts. To read “How has God shown me a world outside my individualism? (Part 1 of 3) click here. To read “How has God shown me a world outside my consumerism? (Part 2 of 3) click here. I’ve got a lot more to learn about *isms. But,...
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...
It’s often heard, “I’m a member of St. Francis Church” or “I’m a member of First Baptist Church” or “I’m a member of a non-denominational church.” We focus on our membership. We focus on what ‘choice’ we have carefully made of the church to which we belong. This is...
“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...
(The following is a transcript of a homily by Father George Sanders, Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Hot Springs, AR - March 13, 2022. Father George formerly lived overseas and is entered the fellowship of the Catholic Church later in life and has a Protestant...
“How would Christ solve modern problems if He were on earth today? For those of my faith there is only one answer. Christ is on earth today, alive on a thousand altars.” G.K. Chesterton I don’t know a clearer way to say it, “You are invited!” All are invited to mass....