Yesterday, a video interview I did with Jeffrey Ostrowski, the president of Corpus Christi Watershed, was released. We largely talked about my book, Bible Translation and the Making of the ESV Catholic Edition. You can check out the conversation here:

The video is also posted on the Corpus Christi Watershed website.

Twin Cities Happenings

In February, I gave a parish mission event at St. John the Baptist in New Brighton, Minnesota (pictured). The theme was built on my book, Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know. I was particularly grateful for the turnout and the opportunity to present to a popular Catholic audience in my new setting. The parish’s small groups are working through my book over Lent.

Last week, I had the privilege of giving a talk at Karol Coffee on behalf of Saint Paul Seminary. I spoke on “The Hall of Heroes and the Cloud of Witnesses,” a lecture that compares Sirach 44–50 with Hebrews 11 and argues for a renewed sense of the heroic in our times. And what a cool venue!–a small batch coffee roastery themed on the original “Karol” (Wojtyla, of course). We had a good showing of local people interested in the lay theology, school leadership and pastoral ministry programs available at SPS. I was happy to meet people, share my love for Sacred Scripture with them and support the seminary’s mission.

Upcoming Event: April 25th

Recently, I was interviewed on the Practicing Catholic podcast and radio show, operated by the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. I will embed the audio interview here (my part begins at about the 29:30 mark):

We were talking about the fire of God, the subject of my forthcoming book, and about my upcoming event for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office here. That will be happening on Saturday, April 25th at Mary, Mother of the Church if you are in the area and are interested in attending, I’ll post the flyer with a link to the registration page: 

I have been enjoying getting to know people here in the Twin Cities. There is so much to learn, so many great folks to get to know. I hope I can do my part to spread knowledge of and love for Scripture.