Fr. Christian Mathis | January 30, 2009
When my classmates and I visited Gaza in 1999, we met several of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. When asked how it was that they seemed so happy in the face of such desperation they replied simply, “Our mission is to serve the poor. Here in Gaza, we are surrounded by the poor. How could [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 29, 2009
There seems to be a consensus among those commenting about the best ways to improve efforts at evangelization that clearly centers on hospitality. A few of the comments are shared below.
Having been a “door knocker” for the church of Christ and done “evangelism” for 40 years, the BEST way to evangelize anyone, churched or unchurched [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 27, 2009
This past weekend Sean, who is one of our deacons, preached one of the best homilies I have heard from him since I arrived in the parish last summer. He spoke about evangelization and the misconceptions we often have about it. I can’t speak for other parts of the country, but in the South it [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 25, 2009
Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus which would empower him to arrest and bring to Jerusalem anyone he might find, man or woman, living according to the new way. As he traveled along and was approaching Damascus, [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 24, 2009
John’s aces and kings looked very good, at least until we saw my hand of 2’s and 8’s. Even better was the fact that twos happened to be wild that hand. Last night we hosted the inaugural meeting of a new poker group that I hope will thrive. It was great to get together with [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 22, 2009
Today, as many descend upon Washington, DC to participate in the annual March for Life, it seems appropriate to share the thoughts of the US Catholic Bishops which were expressed in a November letter written by Cardinal Francis George to President Obama. Also in today’s post is a link to the pastoral message of Metropolitan [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 21, 2009
Snow doesn’t last very long in East Tennessee and neither, apparently, does a blue background on this blog. The sun has returned, but cold weather remains. Thanks to all the friends living in areas more favorable to winter for your offers to share some of your extra snow. Until it arrives, I will enjoy the [...]
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