Of Readiness, Repentance… and Faith

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. The last day of ordinary time for weeks and weeks and weeks. Are you ready? I’m not. Lent is sneaking up on me this year, as it may… Continue reading Of Readiness, Repentance… and Faith

Of the Ordinary and Extraordinary

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there.  Thud. Here we are in the first week of ordinary time of the new liturgical year and the second full week of the calendar year. Sure, we know… Continue reading Of the Ordinary and Extraordinary

Returning Catholics FAQs: About Ordinary Time

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: About Ordinary Time