Ruminations of an Amateur Monastic
We Catholics have done a spectacularly poor job of teaching the faith over the last forty years. Part of the problem, of course, is media narratives – such as the one that paints one of the most profound teachers of the past century as an “inquisitor” or worse. I’m gratified that Pope Francis has managed to change the narrative. I […]
» Read moreYesterday I taught my first RCIA class. We meet every Monday evening, and I’ve been part of the teaching team since September. It’s so very strange to be on the other side. I only went through RCIA myself in 2004 and 2005. Yesterday was my first solo teaching opportunity. My topic? The Liturgical Calendar. Overall, it went well. The rest […]
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