I used to wonder how I would ever know what to do with my life. Many persons have asked this question. It is a huge struggle because each of us has many possible paths we could take and are generally young and inexperienced when we make some pretty major choices. I remember looking at the wide range of my interests and abilities and despairing of ever figuring out what I was expected to do with all of that! Which way did God want me to go? Which way did I want to go? Were they the same? Were all decisions … Continue reading
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Christ commanded that we be salt and light [Matt 5:13-16] and often we ponder this admonition without a clue how to fulfill it. The Catholic Briefcase by Randy Hain can help. The Catholic Briefcase would be an excellent choice for an individual or a group study. The questions gently encourage discussion and reflection. An individual working alone will find them easy to use in prayer or writing in a journal. A group would find them an easy start for group discussion. Each chapter stands as part of the whole but also as its own unit– this means if the book is used in … Continue reading
Writing, recommendations, reviews, and reading books delight me. I like to share with my friends those books I find particularly useful and helpful and today, I began reading a book sent to me for review by Aquinas & More Catholic Goods by Randy Hain titled, The Catholic Briefcase. This is a practical book is aimed at demonstrating how to integrate faith into a vocation regardless of what career or job you hold. I’m only through chapter 3 and so far all I can think is how wonderful this book would be for a small Bible Study group in a parish. … Continue reading
I get so wrapped up in my vocation and all it entails that I occasionally discover I am missing one of the foundational requirements! Oh, it catches me by surprise. I will be going along, struggling to juggle the various aspects of my vocation only to have someone say, with a sad expression and a forlorn tone of voice, something like, “you used to hug me more often.” I stop. THIS is a big marker from the hand of God that I am erring in a huge way and need to change RIGHT NOW. Hugging family members is one of … Continue reading