Do you remember your first pair of cleats when you were a kid? How they helped you in your ability to play the game? Well, interestingly, there are a lot of connections to be made between a good pair of cleats, and the Paraclete that Jesus promised to send us…the Holy Spirit. Intrigued? Want to hear more? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth to find out why the game of life is played much more effectively with the Good Paraclete!
The Church Visible
Is the Church an “invisible kingdom” here on earth? Can we actually see the Church? Or, is it merely a loose association of generally like-minded believers gathered in the Spirit? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the visible nature of the Church – its structure, organization and hierarchy – as referenced in Sacred Scripture as well as by the Early Church Fathers.
Which Church?
Does God really care which Church you attend? Does it really matter which “flavor” of spirituality you practice? Isn’t it all just about journeying toward God? These are tough questions to answer sometimes…especially when friends, co-workers and even family stray from the faith tradition they (and you) were raised. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss whether or not Jesus founded one Church, whether or not that Church still exists, and, most importantly, whether or not God wants you in it.
The Lenten Experience
“So…what did you give up for Lent?” How many times have we heard this asked of us? Or, how many times have we asked others this same question? It’s not necessarily a bad thing. But, sometimes, we forget about the purpose and meaning behind the fasting and abstinence, as well as their constant Lenten companions, prayer and almsgiving. Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss how to harness the spiritual joy of Lent through the disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Mary Ever-Virgin
Have you ever wondered what Sacred Scripture means by “the brothers and sisters” of Jesus? Why, as Catholics, is it a problem to believe that Mary had other children after the virgin birth of our Lord? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they explore the important dogmatic teaching of the Perpetual Virginity of Mary and why it is so important to believe this in our day.
True Love
Undoubtedly, many if not all “lovers” will hasten out to buy their loved ones tokens of their love in honor of St Valentine’s Day every February 14th. It is sometimes a beautiful gesture, but does this really show how much we love someone? It does call into question just what we mean by “true love.” Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth to discover how we can see how our acts of love might (or might not) measure up to the greatest act of love history has ever known…Jesus on the Cross.
Biblical Intimacy
How close are you to your bible? Would you say you are intimate? Or, just acquainted? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the need to become and the process of becoming intimately involved in God by becoming more intimately involved in Sacred Scripture.
Catholic Discipleship
Are you a disciple of Christ? Do you really know what that means? Is it the same for Catholics and non-Catholics alike? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the meaning, purpose and importance of answering Jesus’ call to “Go and make disciples of all the nations.”
Many Churches?
We’ve all had the experience of driving down Main Street in Anytown, USA and seeing church after church of many different types and denominations. Are they ultimately all about the same? Were they all founded or started about the same time? Are they all just different “flavors” of spiritual ice cream as it were? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the Catholic Church’s approach and reasoned response to the historic splintering of Christianity.
Happy New You
We all make New Year’s resolutions. But, do they really change us? Usually not. We end up making some of those same resolutions year after year. So…how do we really and substantially make truly transformative changes in our lives? Join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the Luxurious Corner Booth as they discuss the power and promise – and transformation – Jesus and His Church offer us through the Sacraments.