Just the Briefs!

Several years ago, during the "Year of Faith," I offered a discussion group, Catechism Chats, for our residents, where we read and discussed The Catechism of the Catholic Church. 

Well, actually, rather than reading the entire document, we just read the chapter summary sections, called "In Brief," taking turns around the table.

One time, by mistake, one of the residents started reading the other text within the chapter (which we had been skipping over), and was reprimanded by a fellow resident, "Just the briefs, just the briefs!"  We burst out laughing at the reference unwittingly made to adult diapers.

I bring this humorous episode up because, this past month, I re-instated these fun little "chats."  One of our residents was commenting on how she should really make an effort to  learn more about her faith.  One thing led to another, and now, Thursday evenings have an added dimension for me.  

I don't know about you, but, on occasion, I've started an undertaking and then wonder if it really was a good idea, after all.  A sweet comment by one of our ladies last night put any doubts about Catechism Chats to rest.  She's a bit hard of hearing, and not even Catholic, but she told me what a wonderful session it had been!  She had deeply appreciated and enjoyed it. 

I was touched.

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