(taped 02/21/08 in Baltimore)
BIO: Dr. Edward P. Hahnenberg is assistant professor of theology at Xavier University (where he teaches in the areas of theological foundations, ecclesiology, liturgy, and sacraments. He received his Ph.D. in theology from the University of Notre Dame in 2002. Dr. Hahnenberg served as consultant to the U.S. Bishops’ Subcommittee on Lay Ministry in its preparation of the recent document Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry. He is the author of two books–Ministries: A Relational Approach and A Concise Guide to the Documents of Vatican II
QUOTE TO NOTE: We as a Church, in 2,000 years, have tried to figure out what discipleship means to follow Christ. I don’t think we figure it out. I think we are working on it, always working on it. Discipleship is a life of love lived in imitation of Jesus. It is to love like Jesus loved and live like Jesus loved.
OBSCURE FACTOID: Edward came to the attention of many when he presented at the Lay Ministry Symposium in Collegeville, an event we previously discussed with Charlotte McCorquodale and Jeff Kaster.
BEHIND THE SCENES: As stated this was taped after a Co-Workers gathering in my home diocese.  I’m beginning to always carry the digital recorded and more boldly invite folks into the studio.  Edward was generous – -  he didn’t know of the site or the podcast but agreed anyway.
BLOG REFLECTION: can be read here for February 27.