If you only have time for the summary, read paragraph 1 in the Catechism. Its all there. The beauty of God, faith, Christ, redemption, salvation... and, the good life. Then read the last paragraph of the whole book. All it says is 'AMEN, so be it.' Perfect.

#catholic #faith #catechism

Catholics aren't bible Christians. So say the folks on the reformation side of the ledger. We certainly have our share of the great 'unread' in terms of theological knowledge. But, the great Catholic Church is clear what we're supposed to do about knowing our faith.

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Humans need leaders. Jesus knew that so well that he set the mission statement, chose a CEO, and organized the board before he departed for Heaven. The first century versions of Tony Robbins and Brene Brown must have been proud. Gotta start somewhere.

#eucharist #primacy #pope #churchleaders #bread #wine #mass #christianity #leadership #TED

Next time you are in mass, look up. Have you ever wondered why the cielings are so high in our churches? Us Catholics don't tend to worship in a strip mall, or an old Pizza Hut. We love our grand buildings... but why?

#cathedrals #mass #flipflops #catholic #catechism #truepresence

Old school tour through the Baltimore Catechism, with a quick look at the recommendations for receiving Holy Communion.   Take a listen.  It might just change your Sunday mindset, not to mention wardrobe.  Gotta start somewhere.

#cargoshorts #mass #flipflops #catholic #catechism

Two minutes on the toughest topic, the taking of life by one's own hand.  The Catechism says a lot about this topic.  But, mostly how our life is uniquely constructed with value-added by God.  We are made perfect.  Gotta start somewhere.

Two minutes on the intersection of Eucharist and Confession.  Even if we aren't bank robbers, confession can be tough.  But, its necessary to receive the fullness of the gift of faith.  Gotta start somewhere. 

Two minutes on the common culture issue of equity and diversity.  As we dig into the Catechism it becomes clear that many of the concepts of common culture carry deep Catholic context.  Gotta start somewhere.

#eucharist #transubstantiation #bread #wine #mass #christianity #equity #diversity