(taped 02/02/08 in Little Rock, AR)
BIO: Ansel J. Augustine, MPS presently works as the coordinator for Black Youth & Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  He also works with the Campus Ministry at Xavier University of Louisiana.  He worked in youth ministry for six years at his home church, St. Peter Claver Church in New Orleans, LA.  Ansel received his Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his Certificate in Youth Ministry from Xavier University of Louisiana’s Institute for Black Catholic Studies. He is also on the Faculty for the Institute for Black Catholic Studies.  Ansel has also published various articles related to ministry and has done various workshops, conferences, and retreats around the country. Learn more about Ansel at www.holyhotboy.com
QUOTE TO NOTE: Home, for me, even though I am physically back in my neighborhood, and my city. . . Home, for me, is being with the people you love and care about, No matter where I was at, I was “home” with family and friends. .the Bible reminds us that “wherever two or more are gathered in my name, I am there. . . God is home
OBSCURE FACTOID: When I had invited Ansel to tape a podcast, I had not visited with him much in advance.  Therefore, I had no idea about his role in the NCYC dance and how much Katrina would play into our conversation. (which, after the fact, merits a d’oh!)
BEHIND THE SCENES: This was taped outside a lunch at the NFCYM meeting in Little Rock. While there is background noise, it is less than last week’s podcast.
BLOG REFLECTION: can be read here for February 20th.