October 11, 2025 - Mark Mathias, Laity and Song

October 11, 2025 - Mark Mathias, Laity and Song

a personal story about their journey to becoming Catholic and their experiences with music in their spiritual life. They discussed the importance of the laity in the church and the role of singing in worship.
October 04, 2025 - Joseph Gruber, Roll of the Laity

October 04, 2025 - Joseph Gruber, Roll of the Laity

Joseph Gruber, the main speaker, focused on the theme of the role of the layperson, using the concept of 'cruft' from MIT to illustrate how some people are perceived as unnecessary. He emphasized the importance of the triad of pray, pay, and obey in a Christian life, highlighting how these practices
September 20, 2025 - Steve Larsen, Leisure

September 20, 2025 - Steve Larsen, Leisure

In this session, Steve Larsen encouraged inviting more men into fellowship, keeping Sunday holy, balancing work with faith, embracing childlike trust in Christ, and making daily prayer—like the Rosary—a habit. The morning concluded with communal prayer and breakouts for small-group discussion.
September 6, 2025 - the Original Plan for Work

September 6, 2025 - the Original Plan for Work

The conversation began with a prayer and delved into the theological perspective on work, emphasizing its purpose and meaning rooted in Genesis. The speaker highlighted the significance of having a good boss, likening God to a good boss who knows, appreciates, and empowers His people. The discussion also touched upon the dual purposes of work: the telos (ultimate goal) of worshiping God and the skopos (immediate goal) of supporting family and community. The conversation concluded with a reflection on the redemptive nature of work, even in its toil, and an invitation to pray together.
August 16, 2025 - John Domin, 5 Keys to Understanding Scripture

August 16, 2025 - John Domin, 5 Keys to Understanding Scripture

The meeting welcomed Jeremy, its first attendee of the month, and discussed the Cursillo Weekend, a new rosary ministry for the elderly, and local announcements. The theme for the month was interpreting Scripture, emphasizing the importance of understanding the author's intention, the unity of Scripture, the Church's living tradition, and the harmony of all of God's revelation. The group also discussed the four senses of Scripture: literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical. The conversation touched on addressing non-Catholic perspectives on Catholic traditions and the role of the Church's authority in interpreting Scripture.
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