Fr. Christian Mathis | December 31, 2011
This past year has been very enjoyable for me as a Christian blogger. Writing continues to give me a place to share reflections and to engage in dialogue with old and new friends alike. As Blessed is the Kingdom moves into its fifth year, I thought it would be fun to take another look at the [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | November 7, 2011
This week I will be attending the second part of the new pastors formation which is sponsored by Saint Meinrad School of Theology’s Institute for Priests and Presbyterates. I am looking forward to learning more pastoring skills and simply to being at the Archabbey, which is always a place of peace. I also look forward [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 18, 2011
Have you ever wondered what it is like to study for the priesthood? Find out in this short interview with Adam Royal. You can listen here.
Fr. Christian Mathis | June 20, 2011
Has anyone else noticed that in almost every picture of Pope Benedict XVI he is smiling from ear to ear? He has a kind of impish grin that exudes joy above all else. I mentioned in an earlier post that one of the highlights of our recent priest gathering was hearing Msgr. Stephen Rossetti speak [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | June 14, 2011
Last week the priests of the Dioceses of Knoxville and Nashville were blessed to welcome Msgr. Edward Arsenault and Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at our annual convocation at Fall Creek Falls. Both had great wisdom to share with us on the priesthood and how to live as a healthy and happy priest. Msgr. Rossetti began his [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | May 30, 2011
Christianity is first and foremost about the Incarnation of Christ. This past weekend I saw three glimpses of Christ in our world. On Saturday, it was at a wedding. Yesterday I saw it in a newly ordained priest as he presided for the first time at mass, and finally in the strip mall pictured above. [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | May 18, 2011
In light of recent conversations in the comment section of this blog I thought it might be of interest to readers that a new John Jay report on child sexual abuse among Catholic priests has been released. I have not yet finished reading it, but would welcome any feedback people have regarding this new report [...]
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