Desolation in Ministry: Jonah’s Story
That feeling of dread, regret, or resignation. Not wanting to step into your parish office. Wishing you’d never taken on that new volunteer position. Wanting this year of…
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How Was It?
Finally, the “hectic” has faded and all of the hullabaloo from the Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day corridor has settled down. I’ve got to admit, it’s almost a…
Six Resolutions for Your Fall Ministries
It’s that time of year when many ministry staff and volunteers are preparing to launch or re-start initiatives, groups, programs, and more, as students and adults transition back…
An Interview about Ministry
(A few months back, I was interviewed by a former student about my thoughts on Christian ministry. I’m afraid he makes me sound better than I am, especially…
We Are the Sowers
Our parish has a middle school youth group called EDGE. It is a LifeTeen program that eight other adults join me in running. We meet every Monday evening…
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…then you should be catechizing in a classroom. I already know you are a self-selected follower of New Evangelizers. Therefore I also know: A. You take evangelizing seriously.…
Our Role in Ministry
As we mature in our faith, we naturally want to become more involved in the activities of our parish and community, but it leads to a new problem:…