Originally posted in a different blog on December 10, 2019

As they sat down to eat, Jesus took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment Jesus disappeared!

They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?”      Luke 24:30-32 

The words of this Gospel are the answers to the problems our church faces today, which leads to the question. Why ….with all the challenges we as Catholics are facing, many are willing to give it all up because of the imperfect nature of people,  while putting aside the traditions and doctrine of a 2000+ year old church?

I, too, have struggled.

I am continuing to reflect, meditate and discern the answer.  It is one of the many reasons that I begin a journey seven years ago in formation that led me to Saint Meinrad in pursuit of a Masters in Theology.  It was a desire to deepened my faith in hopes of sharing it with others.  It was a desire to find answers through study of church history, doctrine, apologetics, catechesis, pastoral ministry, spirituality, scripture, the sacraments, the saints and the church fathers, daughters and brothers.

I have learned so much, but in the end, it’s really about my relationship with God and most importantly, his relationship with me.  My heart is still burning to love, know and serve Him every day of my life.