Theology on Tap

     Last evening I had a bite to eat and a drink at Rick's Sports Bar on Route 22 near Export.  I normally don't hang out at sports bars, but I wanted to share an experience called Theology on Tap that, while national in scope, is locally hosted by the Diocese of Greensburg.  It is an effort to engage young adults 21 - 39 years of age in a relaxing evening of food, fellowship and discussion of faith and theology.

     The evenings are hosted by Christina Smith, Director of the Office of Youth Ministry in the Diocese.  Last night the topic was Christian Marriage, and the presenters were Bob Sherwin and his wife.  Bob is the Managing Director of the Office for Evangelization and Faith Formation in Greensburg.

     After introductions and a prayer, Bob and his wife spoke of marriage from the perspective of Faith, and through questions and table discussions, engaged the people present in the topic.  They shared their Faith, their testimony, and their experiences of the best and worst practices in married life with children.  It was great.

     I shared a table and discussion with Christina and her husband, Will Smith, who is the Director of Music at Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville.

     The crowd was a little smaller than last month, but we were in competition with the Penguins and a busy time of the year.  Last month there were about 35 people present.
So far, in addition to the Sherwins, Msgr. James Gaston and Father Willie Lechnar
spoke.  Next month, May 3rd (the first Tuesday of the month) the speaker is Jennifer Miele of WTAE.   It was a great experience, and even though I'm a little "old" for the group, I hope to continue sharing with our young adults in the area.  I thank those involved.

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     This morning I met with the seventh graders at Queen of Angels again to discuss the Seven Deadly Sins.  I can't remember addressing that topic that early in my life, and never with less enthusiasm and interest than our youngsters.