Brethren, a guest is in the house. Someone special. You will be prettily surprised at his profile. He has been tracking The Torchlight, reading almost every post made. How he got to discover the blog, he will answer in due course. He seems to like everything Catholic. He, too, is an unrepentant Catholic, proudly so! More importantly, he identifies and supports efforts, however modest, at reviving, restoring and promoting authentic Catholic values and teachings. He has agreed to be with us, write for us, and share with us his rich Catholic faith. He is a man of many parts. Join us to welcome Frank Hammock to the stable.
Frank Hammock
Profile
Born and raised in the mountains of Oregon, in the United States, Frank Hammock has traveled to many parts of the world. He is a retired U.S. military veteran. He is a telecommunications expert. He holds a B.A. Degree from the University of Maryland in Computer Studies and Psychology, a Certificate in Technical Writing from the California State University at Dominguez Hills, a Certificate in Spiritual Formation from the School of Formation at the Catholic Avila Institute in US, and is also a licensed Private Pilot with an Instrument Rating. He takes out time from his ever busy schedule to write part time, and study his Catholic faith.
He has published works in various local media such as newspaper, magazine, an online State Historical web site, a local historical blog, and an historical society newsletter. He also has several short stories and two novels in the works, put on hold because of his faith studies.
Frank converted to the Catholic faith in 1986, the story of which is a 180 degree turn-around from one of bad choices, a bad lifestyle, and no faith at all -- to one of deep faith and commitment, family life, and prayer! He is a 4th Degree Knight in the Knight's of Columbus. He leads his parish Grief Ministry, and has been involved in many aspects of parish service. He goes on retreats and attends faith conferences when possible. He has made three pilgrimages to Fatima in Portugal and studies the Catholic faith continuously with spiritual reading, scripture, coursework, the writings of the saints, the Popes, the Church Fathers and much more. The Catholic Church is his home and he is elated to be a part of the Body of Christ. We are glad to have our brother, Frank Hammock, with us.
We shall leverage on his experiences to gain insights into some aspects of our Catholic faith.
Frank's debut writing is on The Real Presence. Watch out.
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