Author Archives: Jerry

About Jerry

Catechumenate ministry is my passion. I have been involved in the catechumenate since 1980 in both the Roman Catholic and Episcopal branches of the Church. I am a "progressive," ecumenical Christian who is realistic enough to know that the Church has never been "One"; is often not "Holy"; strives to be "Catholic" and is "Apostolic" only when members respect the Tradition rather than the latest customs. I have been fortunate to be able to focus on various elements of philosophy, theology and Christian history during my studies. I am able to bring them all to bear in catechumenate ministry.

Way too long

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jerry

Been since before Advent, before Thanksgiving since a post.  Way tooooo long.  Hope to be back on a regular basis but no promises. Spent Thanksgiving with John Riggs.  We met at Notre Dame.  John was in the liturgy track of … Continue reading →

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N.T Wright, Part 4

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jerry

I went to both of Wright’s lectures at Fremont Presbyterian Church.  At this point I don’t remember the dates.  The first lecture was followed by a panel of people from Fuller Theological and elsewhere, all Wright fans, who did not … Continue reading →

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Tom Wright, Part 3

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jerry

I shared the review with several people in the office whom I thought might find it of interest.  When I found Wright’s e-mail address, I sent a copy to him.  Much to my surprise he e-mailed back very quickly.  Here … Continue reading →

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Tom Wright Part 2

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Jerry

I decided to go to both of Wright’s lectures.  The guy is very intelligent and has had numerous debates with Marcus Borg and Dominic Crossan on the issue at hand.  He has also written a considerable amount of biblical theology … Continue reading →

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N.T. Wright Part 1

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Jerry

I first encountered N T(Tom) Wright about 10 years ago when Dan Williamson, the rector of St. John’s, Roseville, where we worshiped urged me to read an article that Wright had written.  The context was an ongoing discussion that Dan … Continue reading →

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Mt 25:14-30 — The 3 Servants and Taking Risks

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Jerry

Jesus sets up this parable like any good story teller would.    There was this man who calls forth 3 servants.  All good stories have 3 characters in the midst of the action.  For example, three men go into a … Continue reading →

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Grace at Work

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jerry

We had a powerful meeting this evening.  I always find it amazing when I am witness to a person struggling with conversion.  That’s what happened this evening. Witnessing God’s mysterious ways unfold is also always amazing.  This week’s gospel passage … Continue reading →

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Give to Ceasar…..Mt 22:15-22

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jerry

This week’s Gospel is well placed for the “stewardship season.”  It may be here in the Lectionary partially for this reason.  But it is also here because of its place in Matthew’s gospel and how that gospel “rolls out” in … Continue reading →

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Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch….a Current Story

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jerry

Trinity’s associate pastor Lynell related the following experience to me: A family called her to the bedside of one of their dying family members.  In the course of the visit, the dying person’s son asked that his mother be baptized.  … Continue reading →

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K.I.S.S.

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jerry
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