|| THIS FRIDAY!  ::  Community Service -- Friday, December 4, 2009 ||

"Adopt a Family"

Keeping in mind the true meaning of Christmas, join us in helping a family less fortunate.

A family has been adopted by our group, and we are asking you to help by buying presents for the children. On Friday, December 4th, we'll get together to wrap presents, (gift wrap will be provided) and enjoy the opportunity to celebrate Christmas!

|| Theology on Tap -- Friday, November 6, 2009 ||

"What is a Life Worth?: A Hollywood producer joins us to talk about his movie “Bella” and the theme of human rights"

What does it mean for us to be "whole life"?  Jason Jones, producer of the movies "Bella" and "The Stoning of Soraya M.", helped us to answer this question.

Jason, a post-abortive father at the age of 17 and a convert to the Catholic faith, has spent his life supporting the culture of life.  Early on for him, that meant going door-to-door to talk with others about abortion, and most recently, traveling to the Darfur region of Sudan to meet with refugees, distribute food, medicine, and other aid to them, and to oversee the installation of water wells within the region.

Jason's Hero Project has provided DVDs of "Bella" to expectant mothers in crisis pregnancies since the movie's release.  Since then, over 180 mothers have chosen life for their child.

Check out Jason's new website, www.iamwholelife.com.  Sign the Whole Life pledge, become a member, and make a difference.


ABOUT JASON:  Jason S. Jones is a convert to the Catholic faith,and the co-executive producer of the movie “Bella,” winner of the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award.  Jason has also produced several documentaries, and served as associate producer of, “Dead in the Water,” a documentary that aired nationally in the fall of 2007 on EWTN.

Jason is the founder of “Whole Life America,” a non-profit organization that promotes the dignity of the human person regardless of ability, age, status, race or geography. His pro-life work has included serving as National Youth Director for the “American Life League,” and serving as the Public Relations
Director for “Human Life International.” His appearances on local, nationally syndicated, and international radio and television programs include ABC’s “Politically Incorrect” and numerous talk shows and news programs. His pro-life work began while attending the University of Hawaii, where he formed the
Pro-Life Student Union, was chairman of Young Americans for Freedom-Hawaii, and was chairman of the Hawaii Young Republicans.

Jason acquired his experience in media by running political campaigns at the local, state and national level. In 2004, he worked for the Republican National Committee, and in 2007 he was asked to serve as National Grassroots Director for “Brownback for President.”

"Juno"

This month, we watched "Juno". Orange Tic Tac, anyone?

 

 

|| Movie and a Message -- Friday, May 1, 2009 ||

"Evan Almighty"

For May's Movie and a Message, we watched "Evan Almighty", and discussed its important themes as they relate to religion and faith.

This is a great way to watch your favorite movies from a new perspective in a relaxed setting with other young adults.

Pizza, snacks, and drinks were provided... join us next time!

 

|| Theology on Tap -- Friday, April 3, 2009 ||

"Dare to Forgive"

Jesus said to Peter, "I tell you, forgive your brother not seven times, but seven times seventy." Matthew 18: 21-22.

If you have ever forgiven someone for something they did to you, then you know how hard this can be. But, imagine forgiving someone for taking the life of your son.

In this talk, Rick Lentz and Bob Tomlinson, co-founders of Brother to Brother Ministries, shared their story of forgiveness and described how it brought each of them closer together and to God.

 

 

 

|| Theology on Tap -- Friday, March 13, 2009 ||

What does it mean to "be" a bishop? ...how do you lead by example? ...does the bishop go grocery shopping?

Our own Bishop Arthur Tafoya joined us to share his thoughts on these questions, and others.

While admitting that there really isn't anything such as "bishop training", the bishop felt that he has learned to lead through his own experiences as a priest and bishop, which has included visiting the sick in hospitals, saying mass for and hearing the confessions of those in prison, and teaching others to forgive when it might be hard to do so -- ministries that we can each make ourselves part of in sharing the love of Christ with others.

|| Theology on Tap -- Friday, November 7, 2008 ||

"Miracles"

What's it like to experience a miracle? We found out firsthand from a group of speakers who joined us to share their stories of spiritual and physical healing.

This get-together was also a celebration of the friends that we've made in the last year, and a kick-off for the upcoming holiday season. Congratulations to the winners of our giveaways!

|| Theology on Tap -- Friday, October 3, 2008 ||

"Ransomed From Darkness: Testimony of a Woman Saved from the Occult through Faith"

Through a life which has included public relations work for Francis Ford Coppola, Moira Noonan shared her spiritual journey with us, including her growing up as a Catholic, her embrace the New Age movement, and her return to the Church through a powerful conversion experience. In her talk, she stressed the need to maintain an awareness to the forces at work which attempt to challenge our faith. As she quoted St. Peter in her book, Ransomed from Darkness, "Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."

ABOUT MOIRA: Raised as a Catholic, author Moira Noonan began apprenticeship in New Age practices and ideas as a college student. Over a twenty-five year timeframe, she worked in Religious Science ministry, as a psychic counselor and a therapist.

In 1993, after a series of powerful conversion experiences, she returned to the Church, and is now a popular speaker in the Christian community, witnessing and evangelizing, and explaining the deeper meaning and influences of the New Age movement. Noonan has told her story via religious cable and radio stations worldwide.

Ransomed from Darkness: The New Age, Christian Faith, and the Battle for Souls (North Bay Books) is Moira Noonan’s recently published book. It is distributed by Publishers Group West, and is available through Spring Harbor, other major book wholesalers, or Amazon.com.

|| Theology on Tap -- Friday, September 5, 2008 ||

"Jesus Rode a Donkey, but Would He Have Ridden an Elephant?: Opposing Views from Both Political Parties on the Upcoming Election, Politics and Faith"

With less than two months to go before election day, we tried to form opinions to this question with the help of three well-versed members of our greater community: Jennifer Kraska, from the Colorado Catholic Conference, Larry Howe-Kerr, who represented the Democratic party, and Sean McCarthy, who represented the Republican party.

Tackling questions which included what America's role should be in the Middle East, the nation's immigration policy, and others, our guests summarized their party's stance on the subject and then expressed how their own feelings differed, and why. Following up on each question, Jennifer explained the Church's view.

|| Potluck BBQ at Lake San Isabel -- Saturday, July 19, 2008 ||

Bears, burgers, and brats! But the bears were only a false alarm...

The young adult group got together for a picnic bbq near Lake San Isabel. It was a sunny day in the fresh air of the San Isabel National Forest. Getting in touch with their inner-dude, the guys built a fire and grilled up the eats. Horseshoes and a hike followed. To see pictures from the day, click here.

"If Life is a Highway are You Heading North or South?"

What does a 70 year-old that looks forward to karaoke every Wednesday night at the local tavern have to teach us about how to live our lives? ...that whatever our calling may be, we should pursue what truly fulfills us, knowing that God will support us. Father Patrick Hannon joined us to share the experience of finding his own vocation, and related to us how we might approach finding our own.

ABOUT FATHER PAT: Father Patrick Hannon is an award-winning author and a renowned speaker. Father Pat is a Holy Cross priest from Oakland, California. He has ministered in Portland, Oregon, South Bend, Indiana, Chicago, Illinois, and in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a principal at Notre Dame High School, and the director of campus ministry at Notre Dame University. Father Pat's debut book, Running Into the Arms of God, won first place in the First Time Author of a Book category from the Catholic Press Association. His followup book, The Geography of God's Mercy, is just as outstanding and tells personal stories that delve into the deeper meaning and importance of forgiveness.

|| Theology On Tap -- Friday, May 2, 2008 ||

“Iraq Undercover: My Experience as an Embedded Reporter In Iraq”

With a lot of cool pictures, Joe Burns spoke to our group about his recent trip to Iraq as an embedded reporter with the Army's 63rd Ordnance Company. His talk related his experiences with the Iraqi people, Christian troops in Iraq, and his son, 1Lt Mike Burns. Joe discussed the Catholic Church's teaching on Just War and the Right to Self-Defense, and reminded us that Chuck Norris can make onions cry. =)

   Above: Joe Shares What His Vision of Purgatory Is with the Group

ABOUT JOE: Joe Burns is a 5th generation Irish-American from NYC who grew up on the East Side of Manhattan. He is married to Cathy and they have two children and six grandchildren. Joe graduated from Colorado State University in 1973 and then spent 20 years as an Air Force officer and flight instructor in both B-52 and B-1 bombers. He is a distinguished graduate of Squadron Officer School and Combat Crew Training School. Joe holds an earned doctorate in Education Leadership, and two Master’s Degrees, one in Management and one in Theological Studies. While a student at Colorado State University, Joe had a deep encounter with Jesus Christ that shaped the direction of the rest of his life. Since leaving the military in 1993, Joe has dedicated his life to serving Christ in the Catholic Church in the area of evangelization. From 2001-2005, he served as the Metro Denver Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Denver. He is presently Associate Professor of Leadership and Catechetics at the Augustine Institute, a new Catholic master’s program in Denver.

|| Theology On Tap -- Friday, April 4, 2008 ||

"School Shootings and Other Bad Things; How to Find God Through Tragedy"

"...if you were shot today, do you think you'd go to Heaven?" This was the question that the bishop asked Ben Schumann's confirmation class just one week before the Columbine High School shooting. Having been in the school when the shooting occurred and making it to safety, Ben has been asking God why his life was spared ever since.

Ben, currently a youth minister at a parish in Littleton, Colorado, shared his experiences with a group of over 30 young adults at Theology on Tap's April get-together. Ben related his life since high school, which included his journey to the seminary, his missionary work throughout Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Carribean, describing how each has served to shape his life and his faith since.

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Theology on Tap is a national Catholic program which provides a forum
for young adults to learn about and discuss their faith in a relaxed setting.
Young adults of any religion, ages 18-35, are welcome to join us for these events.