WHAT I DO AND WHY
My goal is to inspire and help others find and adhere to Truth in their own hearts, homes, families, and communities. I do this through writing and speaking; I want to meet you where you are and help with the current need of your parish or ministry.
After three decades of working for the Church as a catechist, Director of Religious Education/Parish Catechetical Leader, and Pastoral Associate, my desire to help individuals, parishes, and ministries has only deepened. My experience has fanned the flame of enthusiasm and sharpened the focus of every word and every effort to serve people and inspire them in our spiritual journey.
This blog is written in the hope that it will reach those who need the kind of encouragement, support, ideas, and resources offered here.
For parishes, ministries, and groups, presentations are "custom fit" to your current needs and situation. Before I bring my presentation to you, I want to know your specific needs and desires.
I also collaborate with pastors as a local resource I wish I'd had as a DRE and Pastoral Associate, with individual projects or more comprehensive assistance. There is no one-size-fits-all system to fit each parish's unique dynamic, particular gifts, and specific challenges. Together we pray & assess, optimize & collaborate, and work to motivate for mission.
I want to serve the Church by serving you, in the specific ways you need.
Every parish and ministry operates in a unique way, even though all have the same major goals.
But MY goal is NOT to impose my own ideas on your project, or force your process into my own program.
My goal is to help YOU achieve YOUR GOALS (as a parish or ministry) by doing what I can to support YOUR INITIATIVES.
I'D LIKE TO KNOW HOW I CAN HELP YOU!
That's why every presentation begins with a consultation about what you are working toward and what your needs are at this moment.
Then we agree on how I can help you with the specific needs you have right now.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
Whether your group is large or small, just breaking ground or ready to dig deeply, a finely focused presentation from a guest speaker can be the spark that helps ignite a new initiative or bring fresh flame to an ongoing project. The major themes are intentional, missionary discipleship and prayer/sacraments. PRESENTATION TOPICS can be tailored to suit your particular needs, including, but not limited to:
Intentional Discipleship
CHRISM: Christ Is Risen - I am Sent on Mission
Things are Getting Worse - but there's nothing to worry about
Redeeming the Time - making every minute count
Evangelizing the Culture - turning obstacles into opportunities
Our Lady of America - prayer, purity, and the people of America
Prayer/Sacraments
Liturgy - lex orandi, lex credendi
His Suffering and Ours - why life is sometimes hard but can be always joyful
Mercy and Mary - the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart
Consecration to Jesus through Mary
The Liturgy of the Hours - the Church prayer for everyone
7 Minutes a Week Can Change Your Life - your own baptismal grace
The Reason Catholics Leave the Church: THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND THE SACRAMENTS!
Holy Fire! - the Holy Spirit and the primacy of grace
PRESENTATION LENGTH can range from 30 minutes to several days. Are you looking for a short evening talk? A three hour presentation?
A half or full day retreat-type gathering? A weekend? Training for your catechists or liturgical ministers? Something not listed here?
Let's work together to bring your group exactly what it needs right now.
I hope to hear from you. Meanwhile, let's pray for one another, and for the coming of the Lord's Kingdom.
SIMPLY FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND LET'S EXPLORE THE WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER