Category Archives: Theology

Theology other than catechumens

John 14: 15-21: If you love me…

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Jerry

John 14: 15-21 is the Gospel pericope for this Sunday, the 6th Sunday of Easter, 2020. “If you love me you will keep my commandments.” So much has been written about this small phrase and so much more can be … Continue reading →

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The Gate, the Gate Keeper and the Sheep — John 10:1-10

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Jerry

Philip Devenish once told me that the person to reflect upon in this passage is the gatekeeper. Philip was my mentor at Notre Dame. His words come to mind every time I hear this pericope. It is the gatekeeper who … Continue reading →

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The Catechumenate — A Process of Spiritual Formation

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Jerry

Will you open your heart and mind to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ? Answer: I will, with God’s help. (Rite of Admission of Candidates) Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship…? I will, with God’s help. … Continue reading →

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What's in a Name?

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Jerry

“In Arizona we use the catechumenate….but no one knows what that is, so we call it ‘Journey to Jesus.’” –Bishop Megan Traquier, January, 2019 We wrestled with the same issue at Trinity Cathedral in the mid-’90’s. Before then the preparation … 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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Jim Schellman & The North American Forum

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Jerry

I had the opportunity to meet today with Jim Schellman, Executive Director of  The North American Forum on the Catechumenate.  I wasn’t sure how the conversation would go.  I was a team member in Forum institutes back in “my other … Continue reading →

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