Aristotle once wrote that “all men by nature desire to know.” This is how he began the introduction to his Metaphysics. This is the pursuit of philosophy, but it is lived out inside the heart and mind of every human being. We all crave answers because our mind is created to receive the truth. That is why the truth captivates us.
These principles have been validated in my experience over the last two years at my parish.
We began something called “Sunday Conversations” several years ago. These occur once a month after one of the Masses. We offer coffee and light refreshments for the few dozen people attending a 30-minute talk on a variety of topics. A handout is prepared with a traditional outline of the definition of the topic, its importance for one’s life of faith, and how to incorporate it in a way that will deepen one’s relationship with Christ.
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