Category: Engagement
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The Good News of Catholic Schools
For more than two decades, I was involved with RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.) There are many reasons why people decide to deepen their relationship with God or become fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Each person has a unique story and journey. It is one of the aspects of working with RCIA…
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To Teach as Jesus Did
In To Teach as Jesus Did, from 1972, the US Bishops stated the following: The educational mission of the Church is an integrated ministry embracing three interlocking dimensions: the message revealed by God (didache) which the Church proclaims; fellowship in the life of the Holy Spirit (koinonia); service to the Christian community and the entire human…
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Don’t Stay In Bed!
Today’s first reading from 1 Samuel always sparks my imagination. Samuel is repeatedly called by God, but instead he thinks it is Eli calling him. God wakes him from sleep each time and he runs to Eli and say, “Here I am. You called me.” Finally, Samuel takes Eli’s advice and answers at the last…
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Recapturing Baptism
An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for January 10, 2016 Recently, my high school daughter attended a baptism at a non-denominational church of one of her friends. A decent group of girls, from all different denominations, attended and congratulated her after the service. The photos from the event show faces full of joy and the love the…
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Looking for George Harrison
I have always had a great affection for the music and person of George Harrison. When I was a boy learning to play guitar, it was his songs that I would practice over and over. I guess I was drawn to his music because of the unique blend of sounds he used from both western…
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No Greater Gift
As I get older gifts on birthdays or at Christmas just don’t seem that important to me. I love giving gifts, especially to my wife and children. I like to find that gift that brings a tear to the eye or elicit a great surprise. But for myself, what I receive does not seem like…
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The Struggles of an Imperfect World
Even though some people seem to live graced lives without little struggle, the truth is we all have struggles in life. Financial problems, health issues, emotions of fear and inadequacy, and even twists of fate are part of the human condition. The fact is that we are imperfect beings living in an imperfect world. But…
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Your Daily Advent BOOST!
I am so happy to invite you to reflect and be challenged daily this Advent season by reading daily posts from my friend and THE MAIN THING BLOG guest writer, Teresa Keogh. EVERY DAY her posts will be on the VIBRANT CATHOLIC NEWS blog at http://www.4lpi.com. You can read her post for today by clicking…
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Announcing…CHALLENGE, CHOICE, VISION
I am pleased to announce the release of a NEW resource for those trying to understand stewardship spirituality as a way of life! CHALLENGE, CHOICE, VISION The Resource Pack INCLUDES: • Three Videos: Challenge, Choice, & Vision • 10 FREE printed study guides with personal reflections and group study questions for each video • Three bulletin/newsletter…
Tracy Earl Welliver 