Developing theological acumen takes time. It is achieved through study, prayer, discernment, and meditation on the Word of God. It is a lifelong pursuit, a hard-fought diligence one must struggle to attain and maintain. And as proof that none of us ever fully achieve it, and more importantly, that my five-year-old self certainly hadn’t, I give you . . . my kindergarten Sunday School lesson. … Continue reading faith like a child
A governor vetoes an important religious liberty bill. Planned Parenthood gives 16 million to the mid-term elections. The cold weather refuses to quit. We’re tired of it: sick of being frustrated, dismissed, and chilly. We are weary from defending what’s right, worrying about what our country will look like in five years, fearing for our church. “This country’s going to hell in a hand basket,” … Continue reading suffer a little
I didn’t know I was going to private Confession the first time I went. It just sort of happened. I was in confirmation, had just recited the entire Catechism quite confidently to my pastor, and then cheerily said, “Sure,” when he asked if I would like to have a go at private Confession myself. Those weren’t his words. I don’t actually remember how he offered … Continue reading how I wound up in private Confession without realizing it
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