90 Days of Lent? – Magnify 90 & Exodus 90
For many, the 40-days of Lent are not necessarily something to look forward to. Somehow you don't want to do without the things that make you happy - like a hot chocolate when it's cold, [...]
Five Principles of our Prayer Culture
What is the prayer culture of the John Paul II Center? Why is it so hard to put you in a box? You pray breviary and sing worship songs. You love Eucharistic Adoration and pray [...]
Building a Culture of Prayer
In 2012, after 10 years of pastoral work in Vienna, I had the impression that the presence of our religious community in Vienna was irrelevant. Yes, there were beautiful pastoral experiences here and there. But [...]
A Thought Pattern that Needs to Change
Metanoia. A cornerstone concept of Christianity causes resentment in us. At least in me. Maybe resentment is the wrong word. But when I hear the word conversion, I'm initially on the defensive. I prefer Easter [...]
Finally the puzzle made sense – Mirjam’s Journey into the Catholic Church
Mirjam and her husband are two friendly new faces in our community. Mirjam converted to the Catholic Faith and received First Communion and Confirmation here at the end of January. How did it come about [...]
Creating Waves or Surfing them – Criteria for Pastoral Action (English)
In his book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, Rick Warren writes the following about waves: “If you take surfing lessons, you will be taught everything you need to know about the subject: how to spot a [...]
