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Way of the Cross Procession

Apr 3rd, 2010 | By | Category: Blog Posts

The following is video from a Way of the Cross procession held in downtown Montgomery, Alabama as part of our Good Friday reflection. It was surprising to see our local television and print media cover the event but they did! There were over 120 people who walked the almost 2 mile procession, reflecting and meditating […]



The Hidden Power of God

Mar 29th, 2010 | By | Category: Blog Posts

The morning dawn gave way to overcast skies and as the day slowly progressed the skies became gloomier and gloomier. Just outside the city there is a darkness on the edge of town. Many different emotions fill the air. There is a buzz as people make last minute preparations for the feast that they will […]



A Theology of Tears

Mar 20th, 2010 | By | Category: Blog Posts

Life can be and often is a valley of tears. Who can deny the realities of tragedy and senselessness, stories of children being orphaned or abused. Stories of late night phone calls informing you of to come immediately to the hospital or a visit from the authorities informing you of the loss of a loved […]



Episode 10 – Our One Year Anniversary

Feb 21st, 2010 | By | Category: Podcast

In this episode, Tom Riello and Tim Troutman reflect on the past liturgical year at Called to Communion.  Topics covered include where CTC has been, where we are now, and where we are headed. [podcast]https://www.calledtocommunion.com/media/CTC%20Podcast%20Episode%2010%20-%20One%20Year%20Anniversary.mp3[/podcast] Download the mp3 by right clicking here.



Advent and the Ascension

Dec 20th, 2009 | By | Category: Blog Posts

As we move ever closer to the celebration of the coming of our Lord on Christmas, it is helpful for us to reflect a bit on what this coming means for you and me, what this means for us! What does the season of Advent have to do with the Ascension of our Lord Jesus […]



Supernatural or Natural Birth?

Nov 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Blog Posts

I was involved in a wonderful conversation the other day with a few friends of mine, two Catholics (one of whom is a priest) and a Presbyterian (PCA). Over some good tobacco and coffee at the local cigar shop we discussed a variety of things, including Baptism. My friend, the Presbyterian, spoke about how Reformed […]



Episode 6 – Ecclesial Deism

Jul 29th, 2009 | By | Category: Podcast

Tom Riello interviews Bryan Cross on the topic of his recent article on Ecclesial Deism.   Also in this episode, Bryan briefly discusses the visibility of the Church and the necessity of the Petrine ministry. [podcast]https://www.calledtocommunion.com/media/CTC%20Podcast%20Episode%206%20-%20Ecclesial%20Deism.mp3[/podcast] To download the mp3, right-click here.



Episode 5 – John Kincaid’s Conversion

Jun 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Podcast

John Kincaid Tom Riello interviews CTC’s newest member, John Kincaid, on his conversion to the Catholic Church. John Kincaid is a doctoral candidate at Ave Maria University. This is more than a typical conversion story and a bit longer than our previous podcasts but well worth the listen. John shares some insightful theology and gives […]



The Fall of Man and The Eucharistic Presence

Apr 22nd, 2009 | By | Category: Blog Posts

Now the serpent was more subtle than any other wild creature that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God say, `You shall not eat of any tree of the garden’?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden; but […]



Podcast Episode 3

Apr 1st, 2009 | By | Category: Podcast

In this episode, Tom Riello interviews Sean Patrick and Tim Troutman on the topics of their recent articles on Called to Communion: Soli Deo Gloria and Sola Gratia. [podcast]https://www.calledtocommunion.com/media/Called%20to%20Communion%20-%20Podcast%20Episode%203.mp3[/podcast]