One Mennonite’s journey Commonweal, June 1, 2007 At Pentecost 2004, I made a small yet formidable step in my life of Christian discipleship. Having considered myself a “Catholic Mennonite” for years, I entered into full communion with the Roman Church and became what I think of as a “Mennonite Catholic.” Catholic friends were gratified but puzzled. After all, this might not have seemed an…
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Journeying together toward Jesus Christ
from Faith Connection, newsletter of Faith Mennonite Church, Minneapolis June 2004 On Sunday, May 16, I shared with the congregation my plans to be received into the Catholic Church at the Pentecost Vigil, on May 29, at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church here in St. Paul, even while maintaining associate membership at Faith Mennonite. I look forward…
Statement upon confirmation in the Catholic Church
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, St. Paul, MN Pentecost Vigil 29 May 2004 Today, at this vigil, we begin to mark the fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, when God launched the Church out of a dazed and fearful band of disciples — promising with the gift of diverse tongues to create a…
Personal letter to Bridgefolk
From: Schlabach, Gerald W. Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:25 AM To: BRIDGEFOLK@LS.CSBSJU.EDU Subject: [BRIDGEFOLK] Personal letter from Gerald Schlabach May 20, 2004 Dear friends: On May 29, at the Pentecost Vigil service at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church here in St. Paul, I plan to be received into the Catholic Church. This moment has…