The experiences I gained as a youth minister and in campus ministry have informed my understanding of the term ‘Church’ and the lived reality that it describes. These ministry experiences serve as a constant source of reflection and theological questions for me: What is the role of the ‘lay’ person in the Church? What is it that distinguishes a minister (lay or ordained) from a baptized disciple? How do ministers and disciples differ in their participation of the singular mission of the Church – evangelization? ...
Welcome to Deep Theology! As we begin exploring the mystery of the Catholic faith together, we start with “communion ecclesiology,” a concept that will build a foundation for our future discussions. An appreciation of communion ecclesiology strongly informs my approach to other topics I will cover here, including mission, catholicity, authenticity, and vocation, making this topic an appropriate place to start...
