Encounters

I was baptized Catholic and grew up going to Mass every Sunday with my family in Chicago. I went to public schools and so I attended CCD or Sunday School so that I would be educated in the faith. I tried my best to do well in school and I played many sports growing up: Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, and Tennis.  My twin brother and I were Confirmed in the 8th Grade. He claimed that he had some kind of spiritual experience.  But, I don’t remember having one. I remember …