Category Archives: Theology
John 14: 15-21: If you love me…
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
The Gate, the Gate Keeper and the Sheep — John 10:1-10
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
The Catechumenate — A Process of Spiritual Formation
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
What's in a Name?
“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
N.T Wright, Part 4
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
Tom Wright, Part 3
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
Tom Wright Part 2
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
N.T. Wright Part 1
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
Mt 25:14-30 — The 3 Servants and Taking Risks
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
Jim Schellman & The North American Forum
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