Now, to properly understand our transformation in (or into) Christ, it's helpful to see it in the context of a journey. That's because our transformation in Christ takes us places; with Christ, we do some traveling; through Christ, we go back to the Father. Alright, but when we travel, it's often a good idea to have a map so as to know where we are and where we want to go. Therefore, before we begin looking at the ways by which we're transformed in Christ, let's first spend some time studying the map.
Mass was surely an important part of my life—but could I actually say that everything flowed into it and out of it and that my whole life revolved around it? Did I really look forward to Mass more than I looked forward to summer break or exciting spectacles like the Super Bowl? Can I honestly say...
What is "the human dimension of the mystery of redemption"? It has to do with what Jesus Christ reveals about man. It has to do with some of John Paul II's favorite words from Vatican II, "It is only in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of man truly becomes clear." So, what does...
To summarize and organize what we've learned, I want to put everything into the context of the greatest retreat the Church has to offer, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. By doing so, I hope to make everything we've covered even more simple, clear, and memorable. In fact, by the ...
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