We would all like to extend a warm thanks to the Rochon family for hosting the February Areopagus. Fr. Ward started the meeting by reading an excerpt from a book about the life of St. Catherine, and astounded us with her her amazing deeds (don’t try them at home!). After Odysseus-the-Box made his rounds, we began yet another discussion of diverse topics. There were a lot of questions asked, both live and from the box; here are some of them:
Can a priest hear confession over the phone?
How old should someone be to start courting?
What is the rapture, and is it a theory held only by Protestants?
What is the definition of love?
What are the guidelines for modest dress?
When speaking with friends on spiritual matters, what should a Catholic do if his/her mind goes blank?
Why don’t the Chinese have very many children?
Should one celebrate Fat Tuesday by eating a lot of food and going to dances, or by prayer and preparation for Lent?
Are Catholic restaurant owners required to remove meat from the menus on Fridays (especially in Lent) or just provide meatless choices?
The Scourging at the Pillar
The March Areopagus will be hosted by the Kostiuk family. They live at 6503 Sterling Rd. in Yale. The meeting will be at 7:00 pm on the third Friday, which is the 16th. Please come with you questions and concerns. If you know of anyone who might want their email address added to the list, or if you have changed your email address, please let me know. Have a blessed Lent!
In Christ,
Lois Gagnon
Art Credits: http://www.catholicsource.net/rosary/scourging.html
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