Archive - One Soul at a Time

The Fours Way Forward - Final Verdict

Unqualified "Buy" recommend if you are the target audience. This is the go-to book on strategic management decisions for the evangelizing parish.

9 hrs ago •

August 2024

Is Your Parish a Good Fit for a Drop-in Event?

A look at the requirements to succeed at "Light for Love" and similar drop-in mission initiatives, and then how to be a missionary outreach parish even…

Aug 13 •

Hiding from the Lord

Thoughts on Light for Love as a ministry at Taylor Swift concerts, and by extension whatever big event is coming to a parish near you.

Aug 9 •

July 2024

Notes from the Trying Life

1. Why babies are loudest during the quiet parts of Mass. 2. For goodness sakes just take the first step.

Jul 22 •

Notes from the Luminous Life

In which I ramble about where I've been and what I've seen, Wedding at Cana themed.

Jul 10 •

May 2024

Gay Catholic Mission Week, St. Louis, June 1-7 2024

Follow-up of interest if you are looking for formation resources faithful to Catholic doctrine.

May 31 •

Need Confirmation Prep Recommendations!

Open combox, an anonymous reader is looking for suggestions. Thanks!

May 23 •

The Biggest Hurdle to "Accompaniment"

It's not that we lack ministries. It's that believing in forgiveness is a tall order.

May 7 •

April 2024

Near-Sacramental Experiences

Why do people want what is almost, but not quite, Jesus Christ? And what do we do when someone really cannot receive the sacraments right now?

Apr 26 •

Oh Sheesh. Happy Easter.

How about an open prayer request thread?

Apr 6 •

February 2024

Spiritual Skirmishes

It's okay to just swat away the stupid thoughts that pass through your mind.

Feb 14 •

Prayer, Penance, and Despair

What to do when you just can't seem to do it.

Feb 5 •

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