Book Review: Eucharistic Meditations from St. John Vianney

Eucharistic Mediations About a year ago I was struggling to keep my focus during adoration and honestly that is something I continue to battle; however, thanks to fellow Council of Man member Mike Hans I have been able to use this book he recommended to help me reorient my thoughts during adoration. I think if…

German Volume Training

German Theological Training and German Volume Training I am the first person who wishes for a quick fix.  If I can honestly speak, I would say that crying babies are at the top of my list, closely followed by a quick fix for stubborn stomach fat.  And yet, in my previous blog post asserts, Building…

The Catholic Paradox of a “Normal Saint”

“Normal Saints”-yet another Catholic Paradox The Catholic Church loves paradoxes.  The source and summit of the faith, the ultimate paradox of the Eucharist, can be summed up well in this: “What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble Himself…

TCMS Book Review: Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool

Book Review: Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool  In recent years I have heard Steve Ray recall fondly how his father would read books to him each night. In addition, last year I remember Raymond Arroyo talking about his books and the importance of engaging children’s minds in stories that are not only full of adventure…

Friendship: What kind of friend are you?

Not long ago, a student of mine asked me how I view my relationship with Jesus. Do I see Him as a king, a healer, a prophet, or one of many other names that we often attribute to Him? My prompt response at the time was that I see Jesus as a friend, and we’re…