Catechesis and Christian Service: Best Friends or Unhappy Neighbors?

I remember back when I was in college, one of my professors shared a joke with our class that ended up being very sad, but true.  I don’t remember the content of the joke, but the point was this: there … Continue reading

Evangelization, Love, and Friendship

One of my favorite subjects of reflection is definitely evangelization, which probably doesn’t surprise many of you considering how many posts I’ve dedicated to the topic over the past few weeks.  Evangelization is a key part of my ministry, especially … Continue reading

“Taken, Blessed, Broken, and Given”: Further Reflections of Henri Nouwen’s “Life of the Beloved”

I spent last week reflecting on some of my favorite quotes from my latest spiritual reading book, Henri Nouwen’s “Life of the Beloved,” and I’d like to continue along the same lines with this next post.  In my last post, … Continue reading

“I Am His Beloved, and He Is Mine”: Reflections on Henri Nouwen’s “Life of the Beloved”

“I am His Beloved, and He is mine” (Song of Songs 6:3).  It’s quite possibly my favorite passage in all of Scripture.  There is just something about being called ‘Beloved’ that speaks to the heart, especially to that of a … Continue reading

Evangelization, Catechesis, and the Family

A few weeks back, I posted a blog about catechesis throughout the Church’s history, which posed the question of why religious education programs have largely failed our children over the past few decades.  The answer, as it was posited at … Continue reading

Catechesis and the Development of the Church

I recently had the great joy of attending a three-day orientation as part of my new job.  It was overwhelming in many ways, but it was also extremely thought-provoking.  One of the most poignant pieces had to do with catechesis … Continue reading