On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this ministry.… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: Ash Wednesday
Tag: Lent
Favorite Liturgical Season?
It’s hard to believe Lent is just around the corner, I suppose because it’s so early this year. Lent has always been my favorite liturgical season, even when I was a kid giving up candy bars or TV shows, even in the decades I was away from the Church. Even then, I loved it because… Continue reading Favorite Liturgical Season?
Whoever Loves Me
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. And so it ends today, this part of ordinary time for the liturgical year. It ends with some sadness and challenge: In the first reading from Genesis 6, God is so… Continue reading Whoever Loves Me
About that Lent Thing
So… about that Lent thing. Back on March 4, I pledged to give up and take up in hopes of following Christ more closely. Here’s how I did: No meals out while I was in town: I think I did well by the intention of saving money and giving it to charity, and giving the time to God.… Continue reading About that Lent Thing