If we are to profess a mature adult faith, we must struggle with these inconsistencies in our experience. We must sort out the messages God is presenting us and continually grow past the old, out-dated beliefs. Columbus expanded his horizons because he was looking outwardly. He had a vision that something more existed. They were taught something in catechism 20 years ago and still uncritically hold those beliefs as adults.
Many issues now are shaded grey by the social and theological landscape.
No longer are there Baltimore answers to every question. How do we allow for a plurality of options, a multitude of visions and a variety of roads to God. Just as each of the original Apostles saw Jesus used different eyes, each present day disciple stresses differing aspects of God's forgiveness and love. Without keen awareness of our blind spots, we will see the world as flat and never discover new territory. You can contact Fr.