The Biggest Tragedy With Catholics

The 70-something visiting Priest from Ireland gave one of the best homilies I’ve heard in years. He articulated his accented message clearly, slowly, methodically. I hung onto every word. He asked us what we did last week and what we’ll do this coming week. His message was clear…

Was the second Lector yesterday. We are the Body of Christ.

The biggest tragedy amongst Catholics is too many believe and not enough do.

Timeless Insight: It matters little to walk to do the preaching if not the walking is the preaching.

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Much Will Be Required (Get Used To It, Or Step Aside)

Get used to it, that's all I can recommend.

Yesterday, an epiphany while writing that post. Preparing the Children’s Liturgy of the Word Homily once a month, from a distance, looks very doable. At seven minutes, it’s not a long speech.

But trying to make those seven minutes qualify as some of the most meaningful minutes in those precious children’s lives all week, is, well, overwhelming sometimes. But, I do it anyway, because much is required.

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But We Do It Anyway, How Could We Not?

Cheryl Does Everything Except The Homily
Children's Liturgy Once A Month

Maybe six years ago, a parishioner made an announcement, “Children’s Liturgy will be discontinued unless more volunteers step forward”. After Mass Cheryl and I volunteered.

It’s one more way to try to humbly serve. Sometimes, with our crazy schedules, it feels like the straw that could break the camel’s back. But we do it anyway. How can we not?

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