A New Era . . .

With this blog I'm hoping that each member of this 'group' is going to receive email notification that I've posted. I will try and keep the posts short and they will focus on the lay apostolate. The lay apostolate is just a church word for two significant realities. One it means that all of the baptized are sent in the same way that the apostles were. Second, it means that each of us has some kind of a role in the Church. We all have a task: a work that God is calling us to accomplish.

Germain Grisez, a Professor of Christian Ethics, and Russell Shaw, an editor and writer, wrote Personal Vocation: God Calls Everyone by Name. The ideas in the book can be found in an interview with Zenit (http://www.tcrnews2.com/LayVocations.html).

One of the key ideas is that when we use the word vocation it really has three meanings. From baptism we all have the vocation to holiness. We also have a vocation that comes from our state of life as married, single, religious or clergy. Finally each of us has a personal vocation. A key to the renewal of the Church will be to help every baptized person find their personal vocation.

What would be a help to you as you seek that out in your own life?

Homily of May 20, 2007

Hello,
I know it's been a while since I've posted anything. If you'd like to receive an email each time I add something to my blog, please let me know. My email address can be found at My Profile (on the1 right hand side below my homilies and teachings).

I've added my homily from this past Sunday.

Come Holy Spirit!