Jesus tells a Samaritan woman that all who worship God must worship Him “in Spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) My hope is that, through my personal reflections and experiences on the public work or service of the people, many may not only worship, but also come to know Him in Spirit and Truth.
Showing posts with label RCIA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RCIA. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Anything but Ordinary...
Yesterday, the Church returned to Ordinary Time, but this liturgical season is anything but what we may consider "ordinary." The recent issue of Liturgy Line, published last week, which includes many resources, liturgical formation opportunities, and information about feasts and rites during this liturgical season, signals toward that reality. This is a time when we experience order in the liturgical year, a time when we experience Christ walking among us and transforming our lives. Anything but Ordinary.
Friday, June 28, 2013
The Vision of Forum
I received this email from Jim Schellman of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, which ceases to exist at the end of today. It includes information on the "Friends of Forum" which will continue on the vision of Forum:
"Visit http://friendsofforum.org/
-The online presence and legacy site devoted to the vision of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate
-Share what the NA Forum has meant to you
-Access foundational initiation articles
-Find current printed resources
-View the final and past NA Forum newsletters for loads of information and resource reviews
-Utilize discernment charts and overviews of the RCIA
-and more
Friends of Forum is also creating a new Facebook page to continue to support each other in this inspiring and necessary ministry."
Friday, May 3, 2013
Ends and Beginnings
An announcement came in my email today from the North American Forum on the Catechumenate announcing their dissolution, effective June 30th. Jerry Galipeau writes his take on the ending of Forum on his blog.
And Archbishop-Emeritus Alex J. Brunett will "end" his time as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Oakland. Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Barber, SJ (the one who currently serves as the lead spiritual director of Boston's St. John's Seminary...just wanted to clarify that since apparently there are three Michael Barber, SJ's in the US) as Bishop of Oakland. Brunett served as Oakland's Apostolic Administrator since October of last year.
There are also a number of official assignments (just ignore and accept my apologies for the "draft" watermark) that will soon take place around the Archdiocese of Seattle. Let us especially pray for these priests and the parishes and communities that are greatly impacted by the priests who will soon end their time of service at their specific community.
A couple of hours ago, Tony V. called me and we spoke for a good hour and a half about various ends and beginnings in our lives, and leave it to him to tie it into Liturgy somehow by reminding me of what it means to live out the Passion and Resurrection of Christ: life is changed, not ended.
And Archbishop-Emeritus Alex J. Brunett will "end" his time as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Oakland. Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Barber, SJ (the one who currently serves as the lead spiritual director of Boston's St. John's Seminary...just wanted to clarify that since apparently there are three Michael Barber, SJ's in the US) as Bishop of Oakland. Brunett served as Oakland's Apostolic Administrator since October of last year.
There are also a number of official assignments (just ignore and accept my apologies for the "draft" watermark) that will soon take place around the Archdiocese of Seattle. Let us especially pray for these priests and the parishes and communities that are greatly impacted by the priests who will soon end their time of service at their specific community.
A couple of hours ago, Tony V. called me and we spoke for a good hour and a half about various ends and beginnings in our lives, and leave it to him to tie it into Liturgy somehow by reminding me of what it means to live out the Passion and Resurrection of Christ: life is changed, not ended.
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