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Matt’s Keynote Presentation: The Ten CommandmentsLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
PRAYER RETREAT SESSIONS ITINERARY AND HANDOUTSLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
PRAYER RETREAT SESSIONS ITINERARY AND HANDOUTSLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
PRAYER RETREAT SESSIONS ITINERARY AND HANDOUTSLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Prayer Retreat Sessions Itinerary and HandoutsLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Prayer Retreat Sessions Itinerary and HandoutsLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.comMatt’s Pandemic Podcast can be found here and on any app where you can get your podcasts.
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: The Sacraments of HealingLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: The Sacraments of InitiationLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: The Sacrament of MarriageLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Four Last ThingsLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Lent & MaryLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Holy Spirit & the ChurchLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Death, Resurrection, and AscensionLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: The Life of ChristLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Salvation HistoryLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: The Mystery of Creation and SinLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7 pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Advent and The Mystery of GodLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: God’s Initiative and the Human ResponseLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Our Capacity for GodLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: An Intro to PrayerLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Catholic PracticalsLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Theology of the MassLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Why Be CatholicLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Why God and ChristianityLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Intro to HappinessLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Rather watch than listen? Click Here to watch on Zoom.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s Keynote Presentation: Now WhatLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentation: The Ten CommandmentsPrayer Practice: Matthew 19:16-22- What am I clinging on to for self-preservation?- Where do I fall short in being a disciple of Jesus Christ?- What is one thing that would make me very sad if I did not have it anymore?Homework: Pick one commandment that resonated with you.- Determine the virtue that best overcomes a particular weakness for you within the commandment.- Ask Jesus for that virtue!- Commit to one thing each day (the night before) that intentionally engages that virtue in your life!Additional Resources- Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 2052-2557.- Just War: Here is a good article on Just War Theory from the USCCB. I hope this helps!Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentation: MoralitySmall-Group Questions to Reflect Upon- What would a world look like with no freedom to sin?- What virtue, spiritual gift/fruit do you desire most and why?- What is one thing you could do in the next 30 days to expand your capacity in acquiring a particular virtue, spiritual gift/fruit?Prayer Practice: Pray with 1 Corinthians 13Practice the Examen This Week Again by Reflecting upon your day and asking these questions:- How have I fulfilled this command today? Thank God! - Where have I failed this call? Ask God for forgiveness and healing. - Ask God for help making tomorrow a better day.Homework: Obtain a liturgical calendar to begin living your life by Memorize:- Cardinal Virtues- Theological Virtues- Gifts of Holy Spirit- Fruits of Holy Spirit- Seven Deadly SinsAdditional Resources- Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 1691-2051.- An Introduction to Moral Theology by William May- After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyreLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentation: Sacraments of HealingPrayer Practice: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9- Where can God’s power be made manifest in this?Homework (I will be figuring out how to get you your confession after Spring Break for those who need it). Spend 10 minutes a day preparing for your first confession/baptism through your examination of conscience?Additional Resources:- Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 1420-1532.- Lord Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession by Dr, Scott HahnLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.comMatt’s Pandemic Podcast can be found here and on any app where you can get your podcasts.
Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: Lent and Sacraments of InitiationHomework: Prepare your personal mission statement for the Sacrament of Confirmation.Additional Resources:Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 1212-1419.Swear to God: The Promise and Power of the Sacraments by Scott HahnPrayer Practice: Pray with Ezekiel 36:24-27Ask Yourself During Prayer- What do I desire for my heart?- What do I need to be cleansed of so I can truly be free, total, faithful and fruitful?- Ask God for it.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: Sacraments & MarriageCynthia had a great question about NFP and the difference between NFP and contraception when it comes to preventing pregnancy. Here is an article I wrote a long time again about the distinction. I hope it helps!I know we did not get to the end of the class when I talk about prayer practices and homework but want to give it now as a way to continue the conversation over the next week! :-)Prayer Practice: Ephesians 5:21-33- Ask Yourself While Praying: What would need to happen to make this passage something desirable? What would the man need to be like? What would the woman need to be like? How would the relationship need to look like?Homework- Think of one person in your life that you have a tendency to put in a box (i.e. acts this way and that way all the time). Pray to Jesus for the grace to see them as He sees them: As a person to be continuously pursued as a gift to be discovered.- Then do one thing each day to learn more about this person to prevent numbing of the pursuit of discovery.Additional Resources- Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 1601-1666, 2331-2400, 2514-2533.- Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West- Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla- Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology fo the Body by John Paul II- Theology of the Body Explained by Christopher WestLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: Lent, The Saints, & Four Last ThingsSmall-Group Questions To Ask Yourself Throughout the Week:- Why is hell such a difficult doctrine to believe in?- How might you explain the concept of the intercession of the saints to a skeptic?Prayer Practice: 1 Timothy 2:3-4- Ask This of Yourself When Praying With It- How does He desire YOU to be saved?- Where have you seen God in your life desiring you for Himself?Homework: Practice incorporating one saint into your daily prayer life.- Read about a saint for 15 minutes.- Look up a devotion to him/her?- Practice a devotion/incorporate him/her into your daily prayer life in some way.Additional Resources- Catholic Catechism, paragraphs 988-1209.- Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed, pages 326-357- Between Heaven and Hell: A Dialogue Somewhere Beyond Death... by Peter KreeftLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: MaryClass Homework: Read about one approved apparition by the Catholic Church for at least 20 minutes (wiki “Marian Apparitions”).Prayer Practice: Luke 1.46-55Additional Resources:- Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 963-975, 946-962.- Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed, Pages 231-246, 319-326.- Hail Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God by Scott Hahn.- Rethinking Mary in the New Testament: What the Bible Tells Us about the Mother of the Messiah by Ted SriAbout Mary's Response to Gabriel that she doesn't have a husband: Josh brought up a great question about how Mary's response does not make sense if I'm proposing that Mary is confused because she had made a vow of celibacy in the context of marriage. After all, she is confused because she doesn't have a husband according to Mary. I did a little research and this is what I found:- The greek word is "ginosko" which means "to know" not "to have". The literal translation is "I do not know a husband/man." If we remember back in Genesis "to know" for a jew it is an intimate knowing...the sexual act (i.e. Adam "knew" Eve in genesis and then had a baby). This makes more sense of my proposal. She is not confused on whether or not she has a husband but the confusion is on "knowing" a husband since she already has a husband. - As for already being married in the context of her being betrothed, you can see this in the narrative of when Joseph had a dream about Mary being pregnant during their "betrothal", he initially decides to "divorce" her quietly. This shows that while they were only "betrothed" Joseph still thought they were married since he proposed divorce (cf. Matthew 1.18-19).- I hope this helps!Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: Holy Spirit and ChurchPrayer Practice: Colossians 1.24-26Homework: Memorize 7 Gifts and 12 Fruits of the Holy SpiritAdditional Resources:- Catholic Catechism, Paragraphs 683-945.- Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed, pages 279-336.- Second Vatican Council, Lumen Gentium.Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: Christ’s Death and ResurrectionSmall-Group Questions to Reflect Upon This Week Since We Didn't Get to Them- Describe a “path to Glory” in your own life. Where has Christ provided light in the darkness?- Give an example of “dying to self” leading to “finding self.”- How does Christ provide hope for you in times of uncertainty?- If Christ could gift you with one thing as a response to giving/surrendering yourself to Him, what would it be?Prayer Practice: The Examen- When Have I Loved Others Selflessly? Thank God- When I have Been Loved Selflessly? Thank God- When I have Failed to Love Others Selflessly? Examine where God was during those moments. Talk to Him. Seek his Loving forgiveness- When Have Others Failed to Love you Selflessly? Ask for God’s Grace to Forgive.- Make a Concrete Act of Change with Grace.Homework: Read the Gospel of Mark, Asking:- Where is Christ in my suffering?- Where is the gift in my suffering?- What is one thing I can do tomorrow to respond more faithfully to Christ in my suffering?- Journal your experience for at least five minutes a day.Additional Resources- Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 570-682.- Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed, Pages 242-278.- The Resurrection of the Son of God by N.T. Wright.- Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham- The Lambs Supper by Scott HahnLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: The Mystery of the IncarnationA Note from Matt: I failed to mention in the podcast that I wrote a three-part series on purgatory for anyone interested. Please see the links below:- Purging Misconceptions About Purgatory, I- Purging Misconceptions About Purgatory, Historical Continuity- Purging Misconceptions About Purgatory, IndulgencesHomework:- Read the Gospel of Matthew Asking Two Questions to yourself: Who is Jesus? What does it mean to be a disciple?- Write at least three bullet points for each question to bring to class next week!Prayer Practice: Pray with Philippians 2.4-14Additional Resources:- Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 422-570.- Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed, Pages 231-278.- Jesus and the Victory of God by N.T. Wright.Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: Salvation HistoryHomework: For the next 7 days, examine your day at the end, reviewing where you may have held too tightly to your own name. Ask Christ to help you make tomorrow more grounded in Him.Additional Resources:- A Father Who Keeps His Promise by Dr. Scott Hahn- Walking with God by Dr. Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins- Ignatian Study Bible- The Bible TimelinePrayer Practice: John 3.16-21Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Homework:Practice seeing everyone as an end to themselves and treat them in this way. Try to become aware of even the little place where we might reduce someone as a means to our own end/use them.Every night before bed, ask God where your “perfectly redeemed day” did not come to fruition and ask Him for help to see why it did not. Ask God for the grace to live 1% more in His Love tomorrow. Thank him for those moments where His love prevailed in your life!Prayer Assignment:Genesis 2.18-20 - Think about how God desires us to come to our own awareness of what brings us life and not forcing Himself upon us.Matthew 5.27 - Pray through this passage through the lens of hope. That Christ is revealing the true problem with humanity for the purpose of providing the antidote….Himself!Additional Resources:Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 279-421Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed, pages 127-207Love and Responsibility by Karol WojtylaTheology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher WestLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Music: Tenderness - Bensound.com
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Matt’s keynote presentations: Divine InitiativeHomework:- Pray through the attribute of God that you must resonate with and the one you are the weakest in (i.e. Truth, Goodness, Beauty, Justice, Mercy, Love, etc). Give thanks to God for the strength he has given you. Read a passage from one of the Gospels, looking for how Christ reflects those two attributes perfectly, asking for the grace to better express the attribute you struggle with.- Journal and prayer through the question: How am I reflecting the mystery of God as "Gift." Where do I struggle receiving and giving of myself? Ask for the grace to be able to give of ourselves more authentically to those closest to us!Prayer Assignment: (choose at least one to prayer through until we return together).- Isaiah 55.8-11- Exodus 3.13-14- John 3.16- John 14.16-17- John 16.7Additional Resources:- Frank Sheed, Theology and Sanity, Chapters 3-8- Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 199-278.Live near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: Divine InitiativeHomework: Read about the life of one saint and how they responded to God's initiative in their life.Prayer Assignment: Pray with Ephesians 6.10-17Additional Resources:- Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pages 13-50.- Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems by Joseph M EsperLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
Matt’s keynote presentations: Our Capacity for GodHomework: Practice searching for the gift one time a day by reviewing your day, finding a difficult/challenging moment and asking God, "Where is the gift in this for me?" Journal about for at least 3 minutes.Prayer Assignment: Pray with Lk 18.18-23 || Lk 19.1-9 or John 3.1-21Additional Resources:- The Religious Sense by Luigi Giussani- Deep Work by Cal Newport- Digital Minimalism by Cal NewportLive near Boulder, Colorado? Sign up with the RCIA Interview Form and join us every Tuesday night at 7pm in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center.Donate to help St. Thomas Aquinas.Contact Matt: matthew.boettger@thomascenter.orgMusic: Tenderness - Bensound.com
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