Evangelical Catholics: The Future of the Church
The indefatigable John Allen’s latest column examines the trend of “evangelical Catholicism” in the Church. He makes a number of points about this movement, which he describes as “a strong reassertion of traditional Catholic identity coupled with an impulse to express that identity in the public realm.” Perhaps most notably, and counter to the prevailing narrative, he points out that there’s a tendency in some circles to see evangelical Catholicism, with its strong emphasis on hierarchical authority and traditional doctrine, as a “top-down” project intended...
Read MoreA Sign from God
During the French revolution, when nothing was esteemed unless it were new, a philosopher named Reveillere drew up plans for a new religion which he considered would be a real benefit to humanity. He went to Barras, then a member of the Government, and asked his advice as to the methods by which the new religion could best be spread. Well,’ said Barras, ‘my advice is to get yourself killed on Friday, and rise from the dead the following Sunday.’ The philosopher’s answer is not recorded. - Rev. F.H. Drinkwater, Catechism Stories Part I: the Creed (1939)
Read MoreCatechetical Leader Episode #001
I’m happy to announce that I am hosting a new podcast for the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. Catechetical Leader will come out once a month and features interviews and discussions related to religious education, faith formation and evangelization in the Church. The first episode, “The Once and Future Catechist,” is now live. You can download it from MyCatholicVoice or listen here: I’d love to hear what you think; leave a comment or send me a message to share your...
Read MoreThree Year’s Worth of Resolutions
A few year’s back I heard about a remarkable challenge: make a list of 101 things to accomplish in 1001 days. The pitch goes something like this: The Challenge: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days. The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part). Why 1001 Days? Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple challenges such as New ...
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