I have not been writing on my blog. Yesterday, I was thinking about how it has been 6 months since I arrived in Austria. Then I realized that I have really been ignoring the blog. So, I am going to correct this most grievous error.
I have planned a couple of new series. I hope that all of them are of interest to you all. Here is an overview:
- Lenten Retreat! My present to all of you is the first book of the Imitation of Christ. Every Wednesday and Friday, I will post a chapter from Book 1. I hope that all of you read them. They are short and will give you a lot to think about. This will actually start before Lent and finish after Easter.
- Articles about the Bible and the Catholic Church. My most popular posts tend to be ones that deal with the Scriptures. So, I have started writing a few articles.
- The Baltimore Catechism. I am thinking of posting the Baltimore Catechism. This will be done one Lesson a week (maybe on Sundays). This is really just to help inform you about what the Catholic Church believes.
- Book reviews. I am not sure about this one. But, I might write some book reviews. I read a lot. So, I could always review the books I have read. I will also do some reviews of Bibles. That would go with #2.
In the next few days, I will post an introduction to the Imitation of Christ. Next Wednesday, Chapter 1, Book 1 will be posted. On Monday, you should see my first posting about the Catholic Church. It will be addressing the question, “do Catholics read the Bible.”
#1 by Bekki on February 4th, 2010
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Welcome back! I’ve missed your posts and thoughtful writings. The new series sounds great and look forward to reading them!
God bless and keep you!
#2 by Mom on February 4th, 2010
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Sounds wonderful and quite an undertaking! Will you post from Egypt?
#3 by Claudia on February 4th, 2010
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GREAT to see you back! I look forward to reading your blogs during Lent.
#4 by Spencer on February 4th, 2010
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I hope you add commentary to the Imitation of Christ…
#5 by Megs on February 4th, 2010
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Hi Michael! So nice to hear from you! I hope you’re enjoying Austria. We miss you here, but know you’re where you are supposed to be. I am looking forward to your new posts and reviews and all that good stuff.
Love ya and take good care of yourself.
Megs
#6 by Kilian on February 4th, 2010
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I plan to add commmentary to some of it. I realize that his writing is difficult. But, throught the lens of St. Augustine it is “sehr Einfach” (very simple). The problem with what Thomas Kempis proposes is our own selfishness. I hope that people take the time to read what he writes and think about it.
#7 by Mom on February 4th, 2010
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Michael,
I have the copy of The Imitation of Christ that you gave me, and have been reading it. It is wonderful, and i will look forward to your commentary.
#8 by Cori on February 4th, 2010
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Hi Michael: I’m looking forward to your posts. I have the “Imitation of Christ,” but it has been a while since I read it. This is great work you are doing!
#9 by Cori on February 4th, 2010
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I’m looking forward to your posts. I have the “Imitation of Christ,” but it has been a while since I read it. This is great work you are doing!