TAP Notes Past and Present
- May 22, 2008, Know What That Parking Lot Used To Be? by Mark Butler
Columbus has really grown recently - both the city and the Diocese. Many of us moved here from other places, or our parents did - so often, we know more about the history of the Church elsewhere than we do about our own city! Mark Butler will tell us the story of how we got to be the Diocese we are today.
- April 24, 2008, La Iglesia: The Church in Latin America by Fr. Ervens Mengelle, SSL
Our neighbors to the south have a different history with Catholicism than we do here in El Norte. Find out how Latin American Catholicism developed and what it looks like now. Fr. Ervens Mengelle, SSL will be our guide for this journey south of the border.
- March 27, 2008, Heilige, Santos, and More Saints! by Fr. Ted Thomas
When you hear about St. Patrick, what country do you think of? How about St. Francis of Assisi? St. Joan of Arc? Have you ever wondered why certain Saints are associated with particular countries? Fr. Ted Thomas, will tell us how these saints got to be so identified with the lands they loved.
- February 28, 2008, Transplanting Buckeyes by Fr. Vincent McKiernan, CSP
Did you know that Ohio State has one of the largest populations of international students in the country? And many of them are Catholic! OSU's Catholic community, the St. Thomas More Newman Center, welcomes students from around the world. Fr. Vincent McKiernan, CSP, will share his stories of how these students enrich our local Catholic culture with their faith and experiences.
- November 29, 2007, Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition! by Msgr. Mario Serraglio
...except you, since you read the schedule and know that you will have a chance to learn about this dark time in our Church's history this November. Msgr. Mario Serraglio will help us to understand what happened, and how things have changed since then.
- October 25, 2007, Tough Questions, Great Answers: Church History Edition by Fr. Kevin F. Lutz
Back by popular demand! You know all the questions you get from your friends, co-workers, classmates, neighbors, etc. about your faith that you're not sure how to answer? Tonight is your chance to find out some great answers to their questions about church history! Our speaker, Fr. Kevin Lutz, will talk about some of the most commonly asked questions and how to use them to start a constructive dialogue with the people in your life.
- September 27, 2007, The Tide is Turning: Youth in the Church at the Turn of the Millennium by David Hartline
We hear it all the time - religion is passé, kids these days don't want to be part of the stodgy old church, we're going to run out of priests soon…but is it all true? Over the past 50 years, the tide has been turning... but not in the way you might think! Youth involvement in the Church has actually increased in recent history - find out why and how in September.
- August 23, 2007, Taking Root in America: Vatican I, Isaac Hecker, and the development of American Catholicism in the late 19th Century by Fr. Larry Rice
The poor late 19th century... it always gets left out of history classes. Was anything important happening then? Oh, not much - only some of the most critical events and individuals in the development of the Catholic Church in America as we know it today. Want to know who and what they were? Join us in August when Fr. Larry Rice will shed some light on this often overlooked time.
- July 19, 2007, What's New with St. Paul? by Dr. John Clabeaux
Paul is dead--or so the rumor says... but that doesn't mean there's nothing new with him! Go beyond what you vaguely remember from confirmation class and get to know the real St. Paul this summer with this great talk.
- June 28, 2007, Summer Splash!: The Baptisms of Jesus and St. John the Baptist in the Gospels by Fr. Jan Sullivan
Many of us travel to family events in the summer – reunions, weddings, baptisms…but why settle for a trip to your cousin’s baby shower one county away when you can be at the baptism that started it all over 2000 years ago? Join us in June for a look at how the gospels present the baptisms of St. John the Baptist and Jesus. How and why do the accounts in scripture differ, and what can we learn from them about the first sacrament that any of us receive?
- May 24, 2007, In Other Words: The Apocryphal Gospels by Deacon David Kruse
Every so often, we hear on the news of the “discovery” of a “new gospel” that was previously lost to the ages. There is much debate over the authenticity of many of these writings…but is there anything we can learn from the accounts of the life of Jesus that are not included in the Bible? Join us in May for a discussion of the origins and history of the most important of these texts.
- April 26, 2007, In the Beginning: The Seven Days of Creation by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
The most famous opening line of any book is Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." But what does that mean? And what comes next? Join us in April to learn how the seven days of creation continue to be represented in our Church today.
- March 22, 2007, The Biblical Story of the Mass by Thomas J. Nash
Some Christians say that Christ’s Sacrifice began and ended on Calvary 2,000 years ago. The Bible teaches otherwise. In fulfilling the Day of Atonement and Passover sacrifices, Jesus’ culminated His one Sacrifice in everlasting glory when He ascended to the heavenly sanctuary. On earth as it is heaven? That’s what happens most perfectly at every Mass. Join us for the biblical story of the Mass.
- February 22, 2007, Lectio Divina: Reading and Praying Over the Word of God by Dr. Leo Madden
On many occasions since his election, Pope Benedict XVI has encouraged the reading of the Bible according to the traditional method known as Lectio Divina. Join us in February to find out: what is this method, how does it work, and how can I promote it in my own life and in the life of my parish?
- January 25, 2007, Life Issues: Why should I Care? by
You hear the terms all the time on the news – abortion, euthanasia, stem cell research – and you hear the arguments everywhere – at work, at school, from your friends and family... But how do life issues affect you as a Catholic young adult? Join us in January 25th at our new home at the Columbus Maennerchor in German Village for a special panel discussion on this timely subject – bring your friends and your questions! Admission to this special TAP presentation is FREE!
Scheduled panelists include:
Gary Anderson, President, Columbus Right to Life
Dr. Perry Cahall, Assistant Professor of Theology, Pontifical College Josephinum
Fr. Philip Mullen, Pastor, Ascension Orthodox Lutheran Fellowship
Judy Schlueter, Founder, Bethesda Healing Ministry
- November 21, 2006, The Final Word: Scripture and the Book of Revelation by Fr. G. Michael Gribble
Studying and understanding the Bible is a critical part of our Catholic faith. Fr. Gribble will tell us how one of its most discussed and misunderstood books can be a great place to start.
- October 17, 2006, The Magnificent Seven (Sacraments) by Fr. Carl Subler
Most of us learned in school or church that God shows us His grace through the sacraments – but what does that really mean? Fr. Subler will explain the role of the sacraments in our lives, and their origins and meaning.
- September 19, 2006, In The Beginning: The Early Years of the Church by Msgr. Frank Lane
In order to understand where the Church is today, we need to understand where it began. Msgr. Lane will present an overview of the critical events and people that shaped the early Church and continue to influence us to this day.
- August 15, 2006, Summer Vocations: Where Am I Going? by Fr. Jeff Coning
We all have a vocation – whether we are married, single, or called to holy orders, it is up to each of us to seek holiness by discerning our place in the big picture of God’s plan. Fr. Coning will explain how discovering your vocation will show you where you’re going in life, no matter where you are now.
- May 16, 2006, Evangelization Starts at Home by Fr. Richard Pendolphi
Join us as Fr. Richard Pendolphi shares stories of his work as an overseas missionary and explains that we are all evangelists by virtue of our baptism, whether we travel the world or stay in Columbus.
- March 21, 2006, The Ticking Time Bomb: How Global Aging Will Affect You by Patrick Madrid
Join us as Patrick Madrid discusses the practical and spiritual implications of several interlocking social and moral issues such as contraception, abortion, euthanasia, cloning, and the population implosion taking place in the West.
- February 21, 2006, Who is Pope Benedict XVI? by Fr. Josh Wagner
Join us as Fr. Josh Wagner shares with us the life and theology of Pope Benedict XVI. From his upbringing in Germany through his work as a theologian and his leadership of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith through his election to the papacy, His Holiness has profoundly influenced current Church teachings.
- November 22, 2005, The Eucharist and The Divine Mercy by Fr. William H. DeVille
The Divine Mercy devotion has been growing stronger in recent years. John Paul II's own promotion of the devotion has been no small help. Hear Fr. DeVille speak to us on the history of this devotion and how it connects with the Eucharist.
- October 25, 2005, Called Through the Eucharist by Fr. Bill Hahn
"Elisha left him, taking the yoke of oxen, he slaughtered them...Then Elisha left and followed Elijah." 1 Kgs 19:21 Hear the story of Fr. Hahn's call to the priesthood, and his 18-month journey from lax Catholic to seminarian. His journey begins with a trip to Washington DC, followed by a calling from Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and ends when the Scripture passage above convicts him to "slay the ox" and enter seminary.
- September 27, 2005, Why Kneel to a Bread Box? by Jason Shanks
Learn how a former Evangelical Protestant converted to the Catholic Church and how he came to kneel to Christ present in the Eucharist.
- August 23, 2005, Are You Willing to Die for This?: Discovering our Lord in the Eucharist by Sister Margaret Mary
Sister Margaret Mary shares her personal testimony of living as a hermit for ten years to being changed through a prayer experience that called her to not only reach out to others in love but to found the Children of Mary--an emerging community of sisters living, working, and praying to hasten the Eucharistic reign of Jesus.
- July 26, 2005, TAP Summer Event: Tour of the Jubilee Museum Of Catholic artifacts by Fr. Kevin F. Lutz
Come join us at Holy Family Church for a tour of their Jubilee Museum Of Catholic artifacts. Please download this PDF file for important information about this event.
- May 24, 2005, Living the Theology of the Body by Perry Cahall, Ph.D.
Last but not least, this semester, our fourth "All-Star", Perry Cahall speaking on applying John Paul II's vision for human love and human sexuality in our lives.
- April 26, 2005, The Most Important Monstrance in the World by Fr. Kevin F. Lutz
Third in our "All-Stars" Line-up is Fr. Lutz talking on the Eucharist in honor of the 2005 Year of the Eucharist.
- March 22, 2005, Rise and Shine: Wake up to a renewed appreciation of the Resurrection of Jesus by Pete Brown
Be sure to bring your bibles for this talk. Pete Brown, our "All-Star-by-proxy", is the husband of Liz Brown. This talk focuses on defending the historicity of the bodily resurrection of Jesus and explaining why this doctrine is the central doctrine on which Christianity stands or falls.
- February 22, 2005, The Early Church's First Four Centuries by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
The first in our "All-Stars" Line-up is Father Hayes! You all know and love him and he will be back to talk about the history of the Church in the first four centuries.
- November 23, 2004, Uniting the Marys: The Role of Post-abortion Healing in Creating a Culture of Life by Liz Brown, M.A., L.P.C.
What would happen if the pro-life movement undertook a widespread and sustained effort to assist in the healing and reconciliation of men and women who have had abortions?
If only 1% of the over 43 million were reached that would be over 400,000 new voices for life who would offer irrefutable testimony that the abortion industry does not care about women and families and that its ultimate goal is about destruction.
Come hear Liz Brown discuss this challenge to the pro-life movement as well as practical ways that one can reach and heal this other Mary: The Magdalen. And come discover how the Culture of Death will be radically transformed in the process!
- October 26, 2004, Discover your Life within the Mysteries of the Rosary by James M. Hahn
Would you like to pray the rosary but you find yourself being distracted so often that you give up? By drawing from Pope John II's letter on the Rosary and his own unique approach to prayer and contemplation Jim Hahn will help you find a renewed devotion to Mary and Jesus through the Rosary.
- September 28, 2004, Contemplative in the Heart of the World by Fr. Joe Klee
Within the realm of contemplative prayer is where saints are born. Some of us can only hope to achieve the heights of some Saints. Fr. Joe Klee gives us an introduction to contemplative prayer, as espoused by the "2 Teresas"--Blessed Mother Teresa, and St. Teresa of Avila
- August 24, 2004, Ex-Baptist, Ex-Mormon, Ordained Catholic by Fr. Steve Seever
"To be deep into history is to cease to be Protestant."--John Henry Cardinal Newman.
He was right. To be deep into history is also to cease being Mormon. Come hear the story of Steve Seever's journey from the Southern Baptist Church to the Catholic faith by way of Mormonism.
- May 25, 2004, Tough Questions, Great Answers: How to Explain your Faith by Fr. Kevin F. Lutz
Have you gotten into those conversations at work or in an online bulletin board where people are attacking your Faith? What do you do about it? Listen to Father's talk and get armed with the tools you need to explain your Faith and even convert others!
- April 27, 2004, Same-Sex Attraction and Catholic Faith: Living a Life of Happiness and Holiness by Fr. Kevin C. Louis, STL
God calls each and every one of us to share in His very own life. This is our common vocation, our ultimate end, wherein we find true happiness. For the Christian, Jesus Christ through His Spirit offers us the light and strength in order that we can respond to this highest calling. Facing those who experience same-sex attractions (homosexuality) are special challenges on this path to happiness and holiness. What are some of these challenges? In such circumstances how can one live fully the Catholic faith? Is there even any hope of being able to do so? How can others be a source of encouragement and assistance to those walking this path of truth and life?
- March 23, 2004, Theology of the Body by Perry Cahall, Ph.D.
This Theology isn't about Jazzercise or Gold's Gym, come hear Perry Cahall speak on John Paul II's Theology of the Body which shows how God's plan of love is revealed through the Human Body.
- February 24, 2004, How can Catholics deal with modern politics? by Msgr. Frank Lane
Concerned about our country? Do you want to be part of the political process without losing your Faith? Msgr Lane discusses some of the philosophical and cultural underpinnings of the modern political arena.
- November 25, 2003, Call to the Sacraments by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
Jesus is calling us to Himself in the sacramental life. Father Hayes devotes his talk to this road to sanctity, highlighting upon St. Gertrude the Great and others who devoted themselves to the Sacred Heart.
- October 28, 2003, A Call to Presence by Father Anthony Breen, O.P.
Fr. Tony, O.P. tells the story about his former ministry of witness and presence in a Muslim country that was evangelized by St. Thomas the Apostle in the first century.
- August 26, 2003, A Call to Sacrifice by Fr. Jonathan Wilson
Come hear the exciting story of St. Edmund Campion, a Jesuit priest and martyr who was persecuted during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Father Wilson relates this story to our need to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel.
- May 27, 2003, Aligning Our Priorities: Step into the "Rhythm of Life" by Father Rob Willmann
Is your life hectic and out of control? Is God first in your day or just "squeezed in?" This talk will help give you the balance you crave.
- April 22, 2003, You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling: Lukewarm Catholics by Dave Karam
Listen to a man's powerful personal testimony about his not-so-hot faith-life and how he found the cure!
- March 25, 2003, Soul-to-Soul: Developing our Relationships with Others by Brother Randy Kin
We use people and love things. This talk will help you turn this trend around. How can we get right with God if we're not right with others?
- February 25, 2003, How to Kiss a Catholic: Sexuality and Dating by Deacon James Keating
Here you will learn a lot about chastity and how to live it in a society that loves to hate this virtue!
- November 26, 2002, Christianity and Christmas by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
The following is the notes from a talk given by Fr. Hayes on the history of Christmas and it's traditions
- October 22, 2002, Itza Miracle! by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
A beautiful lesson on Miracles past and present.
- September 24, 2002, The Eucharist by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
Fr. Hayes gives a compelling talk on the Eucharist
- July 23, 2002, The Early Church's First 300 Years: Part 2 of 2 by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
Fr. Hayes speaks on the history of the Early Church from 150 to 300
- June 25, 2002, The Early Church's First 300 Years: Part 1 of 2 by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
Fr. Hayes speaks on the history of the Early Church up to about the year 150
- May 28, 2002, Marian Theology by Fr. Stephen Dominic Hayes, O.P.
Father Hayes gives an astounding talk on Marian Theology
