tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31131279738679718552024-03-19T08:03:16.606-05:00School Sisters of Notre Dame: VocationsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-35891418169237840662015-10-13T08:00:00.000-05:002016-04-12T13:49:21.755-05:00Keep praying for us - we're praying for you!<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;"><b>Our Blog currently is on haitus ... </b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;"><b>If you have a question about vocations, please contact us at </b><a href="mailto:sisters@ssnd.org" target="_blank">sisters@ssnd.org</a>.</span></i><br />
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Did you know that the Year of Consecrated Life recently concluded?<br />
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Throughout this year it has been beautiful to see an outpouring of love and support for consecrated religious women and men in the US and around the world. SSND's have been sharing their stories, inviting people to pray with them in their community houses, and helping spread the word about what it means to be a School Sister of Notre Dame! If you've missed any of that or would like to <a href="http://www.ssnd.org/world-wide/resources/year-consecrated-life" target="_blank">see it again</a>, we are continuing to offer Year of Consecrated Life <a href="http://www.ssnd.org/world-wide/resources/year-consecrated-life" target="_blank">coverage and resources at ssnd.org</a>!<br />
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We also want you to know that we, SSNDs and vocation ministers, are praying in a particular way for all of you who are discerning a possible call to religious life this year. Listen to how the Spirit may be inviting you through your experiences, relationships, and the movements of your heart! Be courageous! And, of course, please do <a href="http://www.ssnd.org/become-sister/contact-vocation-director" target="_blank">contact us</a> if you have any questions about discernment or the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-34422492545919636612015-10-11T19:19:00.000-05:002015-10-11T19:19:35.544-05:00Day of the Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Three years ago, the United Nations declared October 11 as the <a href="http://dayofthegirl.org/" target="_blank">International Day of the Girl</a>
Child to raise awareness about all issues concerning gender inequality
around the world. It’s a day when activist groups come together under
the same goal to highlight, discuss, and take action to advance rights
and opportunities for girls everywhere.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">The International Day of the Girl will be commemorated with a </span><em style="font-size: 15px;">Day of the Girl Speak Out</em><span style="font-size: 15px;"> from
3-6 p.m. (EDT-USA) on Friday, October 9. At this event, poetry, songs,
and stories from girls around the world will be performed at the United
Nations Headquarters. The event will be live-streamed on the <a href="http://dayofthegirlsummit.org/" target="_blank">International Day of the Girl Summit website</a>.</span><br />
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We also invite you to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6d2tPPGqNc" target="_blank">view the video</a> that was created to celebrate the new U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and what they mean for Girls.<br />
More information about the International Day of the Girl can be found on the <a href="http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/girl-child" target="_blank">UN Women website</a>.<br />
We invite you to <a href="http://www.un.org/en/events/girlchild/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" title="http://www.un.org/en/events/girlchild/Ctrl+Click to follow link">learn more</a>, explore ways to <a href="http://becauseiamagirl.ca/get-involved" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" title="http://becauseiamagirl.ca/get-involvedCtrl+Click to follow link">get involved</a>, <a href="https://www.change.org/p/stand-withmalala-for-girls-education?alert_id=KMsnLcYsQY_JmOHfRDd10JPsBWQtTyz54O4dpBUzhfQRVlen6jBmJTlUZcCDWSAQyG%2F10zP46bn&utm_campaign=389108&utm_medium=email&utm_source=action_alert" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" title="https://www.change.org/p/stand-withmalala-for-girls-education?alert_id=KMsnLcYsQY_JmOHfRDd10JPsBWQtTyz54O4dpBUzhfQRVlen6jBmJTlUZcCDWSAQyG%2F10zP46bn&utm_campaign=389108&utm_medium=email&utm_source=action_alertCtrl+Click to follow link">take action</a>, <a href="http://files.ctctcdn.com/5c9328ed001/b3b0ae24-6b9e-426a-82ba-e21e65af9bce.pdf" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" title="http://files.ctctcdn.com/5c9328ed001/b3b0ae24-6b9e-426a-82ba-e21e65af9bce.pdfCtrl+Click to follow link">offer a prayer</a>. <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-79004382461920812812015-10-05T13:56:00.000-05:002015-10-05T14:50:49.332-05:00World Teachers' DayThe School Sisters of Notre Dame, as educators in all we do, are celebrating and praying for teachers everywhere today on <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iY9C5oj9pSM" target="_blank">World Teachers Day</a>. We invite you to join us in praying for teachers of all kinds and their ministry of education - you can find a prayer for teachers <a href="http://files.ctctcdn.com/5c9328ed001/29c91815-40b5-4b0a-b787-b24fd265afe6.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-10548385917033156932015-09-24T06:00:00.001-05:002015-09-24T08:07:12.847-05:00Waiting to See Pope FrancisSisters Rebecca Tayag and Maria Iannuccillo, SSND were among the many faithful who waited along the parade route in Washington, DC yesterday to see Pope Francis. They are pictured here with Br. Paul Bednarczyk, CSC. All three are involved in vocation work, so we can be confident that they brought prayers for all discerners with them!<br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-28381681070623326822015-09-22T08:00:00.002-05:002015-09-22T08:01:49.682-05:00Sister Eileen Reilly, SSND - Notes from the BusSister Eileen Reilly, SSND, is one of several School Sisters of Notre Dame who are directly involved in this year's Nuns on the Bus campaign. One of her reflections about this past weekend's events gives a good sense of what being a 'nun on the bus' is like -<a href="http://networklobby.tumblr.com/post/129573235750/eat-well-grow-well-live-well-be-well" target="_blank"> check it out here! </a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-83601910179068895872015-09-20T08:00:00.000-05:002015-09-20T08:00:04.405-05:00SSND Response to Ongoing Crisis in HungarySister Lucy Nigh, SSND (a vocation team member) was recently in touch with fellow SSNDs in Hungary to see how they are handling the current refugee crisis.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-77398026708748143172015-09-19T10:21:00.000-05:002015-09-27T21:19:37.396-05:00National Day of Prayer with Religious - SSND Report<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: white;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our vocation team received a joyful report from Sister Celine Flynn, SSND about how her local community celebrated the National Day of Prayer with Religious on September 13. This day was one of the events suggested by the Bishops of the United States as a way to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life. Did you attend an event that day? We'd love to hear about it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"We, here at VND had a lovely day here at <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors="true">345 Belden Hill Road</a>, Wilton! </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">We scheduled an OPEN HOUSE</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" style="font-family: inherit;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">inviting all of the Churches in </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and around our area, colleges/universities, many businesses here in Wilton, Norwalk,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Westport, New Canaan, and yes, our neighbors in the non-Catholic churches! The </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">day consisted of: welcoming our guests, taking them on tours of our Motherhouse, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">refreshments, and ending it with a Prayer Service in our Chapel! We had about 80 plus who came and were</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">very happy to come and spend the afternoon with the Sisters! S. Celine explained & quoted the Holy Father Pope Francis on the Importance of Celebrating Consecrated Life just before the Prayer Service! Our many Guests</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> found their whole visit to be very 'Inspirational!' </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">very 'Peaceful,' as some of them expressed before leaving our Motherhouse!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"God was good in giving us a Beautiful Day with the weather (the forecast was supposed to be a WASHOUT!), but the Sun was shining brightly! </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I believe that a good</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">time was had by all! S. Celine invited our guests to come back anytime to our Beautiful Chapel to pray, or to just sit in the Presence of the Lord! </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">That the doors are always open! She</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> even suggested that maybe some of the families would ADOPT a Sister or two! </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Sisters in the Motherhouse VND </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">ENJOYED the touring, sharing, talking, refreshments as much as the Guests, did! It was truly a 'memorable' Day!"</span></div>
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A concern about 'saving souls' might seem a bit strange to modern ears, especially coming from a woman who was a teacher and founder of schools for country girls. Putting Blessed Theresa and her words in context, however, we can see that there is a sentiment here that very timely or, perhaps, timeless. </div>
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The word 'salvation' comes from the Latin word salus, which means 'wellbeing.' The root meaning of salvation is to improve one's condition, to make whole and well. An educational movement in the European Catholic Church had begun a century before Theresa which was concerned about the salvation of poor children on all levels. These new schools introduced poor and working class children to faith in Jesus, yes, but also equipped them with knowledge and skills to succeed in a society that otherwise excluded them. Learning how to read, write, do basic math, and behave well in public were game-changing tools for kids from both innercity slums and country towns. Their adult chances at wellbeing had been increased exponentially. </div>
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If the social situation I described sounds oddly reminiscent of our time, it shouldn't surprise you that such Catholic schools (and many other schools modeled after them) still exist all over the world. This work continues, and School Sisters of Notre Dame continue to educate in the spirit of Blessed Theresa. Many other SSNDs work for the wellbeing of others in other settings, too - in ESL centers for adults, as dentists and lawyers, as social workers, and even at the UN! Their work is filled with everyday miracles of salvation. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-4591706880679742892015-09-08T18:29:00.000-05:002015-09-08T18:29:42.336-05:00SSNDs On The Bus<span style="font-family: inherit;">The School Sisters of Notre Dame will again be taking part in Nuns On The Bus - starting in St. Louis on Thursday! <a href="http://postlink.www.listbox.com/1951376/8ba0caf5d165673b267c9ad9755174de/23866054/90c4840a?uri=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zc25kLm9yZy9uZXdzL251bnMtb24tdGhlLWJ1cy1zc25kLTIwMTU" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" target="_blank">Information about the tour, links to the schedule of events and updates</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> from our SSNDs during the journey will be posted on the </span><a href="http://ssnd.org/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors="true">ssnd.org</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> website throughout the next two weeks. Stay tuned! </span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-31617778706409331582015-09-06T06:27:00.000-05:002015-09-06T06:33:40.259-05:00Ruffling People's Feathers<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Once someone has chosen to really begin discerning a call to religious life - out loud, in conversation with a spiritual director and a particular community or two - they are often asked what might have made them worried/anxious/afraid to take that step before doing so. One of the most common stumbling blocks to pursuing the possibility of a vocation to religious life is a concern about what other people will think. It can be very hard for some of us to reveal the deep desires of our heart to others, even those we care about and believe care about us. For others, the idea of being 'weird' or 'different' is difficult to bear. Still others may be concerned about disappointing family expectations of a lucrative career and/or a big family. These are all valid concerns to have. We human beings are made to be relational, and it may indeed ruffle some feathers if you decide to actively discern a call to religious life. In many, many cases, however, discerners are surprised at just how well their families and friends take their decision in stride. In fact, many are surprised to hear that their family and friends saw it coming! </div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To discover and live out one's vocation is a joyful and beautiful process, even if it isn't always easy. If you have ever met someone who is clearly being/doing what they were made to do - whether that is being a parent, fighting fires, or leading others in prayer - then you know precisely what I am talking about. It was obvious that this person was lit up from the inside by the joy that comes from living an authentic life, a life where who you are, what you value, and what you do all line up, all make sense together. I think that this is what our Foundress, Blessed Theresa, is asking for God's help to achieve in her own life in today's quote. She is certainly not alone in this desire! You may want to consider making her prayer your prayer; I know that it is one my heart whispers often.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-77925217549179246622015-09-02T14:57:00.000-05:002015-09-02T14:57:45.924-05:00Upcoming Event in St. LouisFor those of you who live in the Midwest, we would love to have you join us for an event that we're calling "Stories Around The Campfire" on Saturday, October 3rd. It's going to be a great night! <a href="http://www.ssnd.org/events/2015/10/stories-around-campfire" target="_blank">Full details and registration can be found here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-33535276343867821002015-08-31T13:41:00.001-05:002015-08-31T15:49:24.257-05:00More Wise Words From Our Foundress<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-830226301018891342015-08-30T08:29:00.002-05:002015-08-30T08:29:53.905-05:00Join us in Prayer on Tuesday!<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pope Francis has instituted in the Catholic Church the “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation,” which will be celebrated on September 1 beginning this year. The day offers individual believers and communities a fitting opportunity to reaffirm their personal vocation to be stewards of creation, to thank God for the wonderful handiwork which has been entrusted to our care and to implore God's help for the protection of creation as well as pardon for the sins committed against the world in which we live. We invite you to join us in prayer on this day, using the <a href="http://postlink.www.listbox.com/1941821/4017e0bad232f7108935bad933b37db4/23866054/90c4840a?uri=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zc25kLm9yZy9zaXRlcy9kZWZhdWx0L2ZpbGVzL2ZpbGVzL1NoYWxvbS9jYXJlX29mX2NyZWF0aW9uX3ByYXllcjA5MDExNS5wZGY" target="_blank">prayer service</a> prepared by the SSND Shalom team for North America. (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Shalom</span> is the term we use to describe our <span style="font-weight: bold;">SSND </span>international network for justice, peace, and integrity of creation.) To download the pdf with the prayer service, please click here: <a href="http://postlink.www.listbox.com/1941821/4017e0bad232f7108935bad933b37db4/23866054/90c4840a?uri=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zc25kLm9yZy9zaXRlcy9kZWZhdWx0L2ZpbGVzL2ZpbGVzL1NoYWxvbS9jYXJlX29mX2NyZWF0aW9uX3ByYXllcjA5MDExNS5wZGY" target="_blank">www.ssnd.org/sites/default/files/files/Shalom/care_of_creation_prayer090115.pdf</a> </span><br />
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What I love most about this quote from Blessed Theresa is the gentle but very real challenge that it is. These are words that hit me right in the chest - right in the heart - every time that I read them. A soft poke, whispered questions: What do I love? Does my interior landscape (the things that I spend time thinking about, the things I desire, etc) seem like a reflection of what I say I love? Would a stranger looking at my day-to-day life know what I love based on what they would see me spending my time, money, and energy on? After reflecting on these things I always find myself shaking my head with a wry smile. I know the areas in which I can do better - we all do - and part of a life of discipleship is always striving to do a bit better. Being human means, among other things, having an inborn longing to become the best and most authentic version of ourselves over the course of our lifetime. This journey to wholeness, and our desire to make this journey, reminds me of Jesus' promise that, "I have come that you may have life, and have it abundantly" (Jn 10:10).<br>
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For those who are working out what they are going to do with their "one wild and precious life" (Mary Oliver), it is often helpful to take some time to consider what the shape of your heart is now and to consider what you hope the shape of your heart will become. These can be powerful insights about what makes you happy and helps you to feel most alive - what gives you abundant life. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-5876455159673565492015-08-25T07:38:00.002-05:002015-08-31T17:30:25.225-05:00An SSND Case Study: Sister Betty UchytilSister Betty Uchytil, SSND, was <a href="http://www.hannibal.net/article/20150821/NEWS/150829664/?Start=1" target="_blank">recently featured in her local newspaper</a> for starting a new role as principal at a Catholic primary school. While the school is new to Sister Betty, serving as an administrator in such a school is not - and, as the headline of the article indicates, her vocation as both an SSND and an educator has brought her to a great variety of schools over the years. <br />
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<a href="http://www.hannibal.net/article/20150821/NEWS/150829664/?Start=1" target="_blank">Read more about Sister Betty and her new role as a school principal here!</a><br />
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Sage advice from Robin Ryan, CP, editor of this past week's Summer Book Club selection, <b>Catholics on Call: Discerning a Life of Service in the Church</b>! We hope that you have enjoyed reading the excellent work of the book's authors with us. Ryan, in this final chapter, offers a summary of the themes which emerge when all of the chapters are placed together. We would like to close this final Book Club entry for this year by presenting these points as Ryan summarizes them as a starting point for your Sunday reflections. Thanks for joining us!<br />
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"While we live in a culture of choice in North America, discerning one's vocation involves responding to a call.<br />
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God's call to serve others comes to ordinary people.<br />
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Finding peers who are also committed to discerning their vocation is a source of strength and encouragement for young adults.<br />
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Deepening one's knowledge of our faith tradition nourishes a person's discernment of vocation.<br />
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In the current climate, responding to the call to serve as a religious, priest, or lay ecclesial minister demands courage.<br />
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Each vocation is a unique mystery.<br />
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There comes a time in the process of discernment when we have to make the best decision that we can, according to the lights that we have been given.<br />
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We should approach vocational discernment with trust and hope."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-34657676576622045252015-08-22T08:00:00.000-05:002015-08-22T08:00:04.666-05:00Day 7, Chapter 7: Religious Life Today<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>"Ultimately, it is a choice of who one will be. </b></div>
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<b>It is a choice to leave everything and to follow Jesus.</b></div>
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<b>It is a choice about <i>who</i> will be the center of one's life in </b></div>
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<b>an exclusive and absolute way that determines all other </b></div>
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<b>loves and all other choices. In responding to God's invitation </b></div>
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<b>to become a consecrated religious, one chooses </b></div>
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<b>a uniquely different path to holiness."</b></div>
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This chapter is, I should imagine, the one most directly helpful to the readers of this blog. Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ, does a very fine job of summarizing some key points about consecrated religious life within our cultural context as well as what is unique about the process of discerning this vocation, taking on this identity, and living it out within community, ministry, and prayer. She asked some excellent questions at the end of the chapter which I would like to leave you with today, either for your own personal reflection or for discussion here. </div>
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How has God's loving activity been present in your life?</div>
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What would it be like to commit yourself to a life of service?</div>
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What do you see as the joys or challenges of life as a religious brother, sister, or priest?</div>
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How do you understand community living and why is it important to you?</div>
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What encourages you to move forward in undertaking a vocational discernment? What holds you back?</div>
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What is your/God's desire for your "one wild and precious life" and how has God entrusted and gifted you for that life? </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-85302952203063787342015-08-21T08:00:00.000-05:002015-08-21T08:00:00.684-05:00Day 6, Chapter 6: Lay Ecclesial Ministry<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>"Significant numbers of laity are responding to the prompting of the </b></div>
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<b>Holy Spirit and the needs of the church in many and varied ways. </b></div>
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<b>They have embraced discipleship with Jesus, joining the Church in </b></div>
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<b>continuing his saving mission of bringing forth the reign of God."</b></div>
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This chapter, authored by Sheila McLaughlin, hits home in a particular way for Catherine and I. We are lay ecclesial ministers ourselves. Each of us, in her own time and way, discerned that God was calling us to lives of service within the church, came to understand that the invitation we were experiencing was not to consecrated religious life, and eventually found our way to this unique vocation which God created us for. Does this mean, however, that we value lay ecclesial ministry more than other vocations within the church? Certainly not! We both value consecrated religious life so much that we have been working together with the School Sisters of Notre Dame for the last three years to promote vocations to this community.<br />
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What I drew from this chapter, and what I hope comes through clearly for all readers, is that we each have a particular way of life for which we are best suited. The church continues to adapt and grow in response to the needs of people who live in specific moments and places within history. Anyone who is discerning whether they might be called to work within the church in some way is clearly committed to helping to bring about the reign of God - and we are all blessed by each person who steps forward to do so! Discernment of this kind requires listening carefully to learn how you, with your blend of gifts, talents, life experiences, and vision will best be able to contribute to the church's mission. Be open to all vocational possibilities!<br />
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What seems most challenging to you about ministry within the church?<br />
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What qualities/gifts/skills can you bring to the service of the Gospel?<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-44916949158170670442015-08-20T08:00:00.000-05:002015-08-20T08:00:00.919-05:00Day 5, Chapter 5: The Communion of the Church<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>"While the Catholic Church has some obvious </b><br />
<b>institutional aspects, Catholicism itself is an essentially </b><br />
<b>communal expression of Christian faith."</b></div>
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One of the things that I appreciate most about this chapter, contributed by Thomas P. Rausch, SJ, is that the author takes the time to give a brief overview of the development of the early church and key moments in it's modern history before exploring the theology of church as communion. Reading Rausch's presentation of key facts about the church reminded me about my first brush with church history and the feeling I had at that time of clarity about so much of what I had seen, heard, and experienced growing up Catholic. If you have never had the opportunity to learn much about how the Catholic Church came to be how and what it is today, I encourage you to seek out a good book or course on the subject - it can really enlighten both your faith and your experience of belonging to the church. </div>
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How do you understand the biblical metaphors for church (People of God, Body of Christ, and Temple of the Spirit)?</div>
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What is your experience of the communion of the church? What does it mean to live in communion with the church?</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-20403454482342434082015-08-19T08:00:00.000-05:002015-08-19T08:00:01.221-05:00Day 4, Chapter 4: The Art of Discernment <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Discernment is the ability to perceive God’s
work and to respond to it with enthusiasm and joy.”</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Page 71)</i></div>
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This chapter/article is one that I could visit over and over
again as a person’s discernment is never complete. As we go through each phase
of life we discern new challenges. Yet but because of our baptism and the
graces we received we can remain grounded to our call; that which brings the
most energy and satisfaction to our lives. I especially appreciated the description
of the five calls we are given. While it is impossible to pull out only one or
two key points (it really is that good of an article!) I will name some of my favorite
points...those which had me thinking deeper about my own discernment.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Discerning maturity</b>: “We are all in the process of “becoming.” Whether
we are growing in love and knowledge is a crucial discernment question.” (Page
64)</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Discerning Holiness</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Holiness
is to live in the light of God’s love, before his face.” (Page 65). I am
challenged to read, Therese’s (St. Therese of Lisieux) <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Story of a Soul</i>.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Discerning Community</b>: “We need one another if our minds and hearts
are to be truly Christian. It is in community that we are affirmed and challenged,
supported and confronted. …God gives us one another so that together we might
advance in the way of his kingdom.” (Page 67)</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Discerning Service:</b> “Service or ministry essentially involves two
reciprocal elements: identifying needs and naming gifts. …The challenge in this
fourth baptismal call is to identify our gifts. …when are you happiest and most
alive?” (Page 67)</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Discerning Generosity</b>: “Generosity is the Christian way of life
flowing out of a sense of being gifted and grounded in an attitude of gratitude.”
“Discernment leads us to recognize that God wants us to be not only recipients
of his blessings but also transmitters of his grace.” (Page 68)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Reflection Questions</b>:<br />
1. Bishop Robert Morneau names several Mentors of
Discernment, do you have a mentor that you would add to this list?<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2. </span></span>Have you had a significant life experience that
shaped the person you are today?</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3. </span></span>What makes you most alive or happiest in life?</div>
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<i>“Prayer is the food for our life with God; without it we
suffer from malnourishment.” (Page 44)</i></div>
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I can still clearly remember the day I was confirmed in the
Catholic Church. As each student approached the Bishop we were asked a question
or two about our faith. I was nervous as my sponsor and I stood in front of the
Bishop my heart beating hard and my mind racing, praying for an easy question.
My question: “What is your favorite prayer and who taught it to you,” caught me
off guard but I quickly answered The Memorare and my parent? As I walked back
to my pew I kept thinking to myself how did I get such an easy question….little
did I understand then the importance of a solid prayer foundation in my life.
Prayers are often one of the first things we teach children. My nephew can
quickly recite his dinner prayer and my sister can probably say the Guardian
Angel prayer in one breath; we always prayed together as a family, from an
early age it was a priority. Yet the older I get the more difficult I find it
is to structure significant prayer time in my life. It’s not that I’m too busy
or that I have forgotten to pray but perhaps because our foundation of prayer is
only taught to a certain level. What once worked in my family home, suddenly
doesn’t fit in my personal life. Feeling less than satisfied with how much time
I was actually praying, I recall sitting in a graduate Theology class and reading
an article much similar to this and things finally made sense. Our individual
prayer lives are our unique opportunity to carve out a specific relationship with
Christ. In this chapter Robin Ryan, OP, reminds us that that works for me may
not work for others but it is mine. I needed to create a sacred space that enabled
me to dive into deep conversation with Christ, to be honest, to listen to my
heart and make prayer a priority in my daily life; this is always evolving and
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Do you have a strong prayer foundation?</div>
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What is your favorite prayer or method of prayer?</div>
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<i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“To believe in Jesus and to take up a life of
discipleship is a challenge at every time.” (page. 41)</i></div>
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As I read this chapter I was most struck by the section, <i>Challenges to Discipleship Today</i> (pages 37-42). We live in a world that is plagued with uncertainty. Poverty
is on the rise, terrorism is now feared, job security is a major concern, and
we are constantly on the search for the truth…. The list goes on and on, yet
faith is one aspect that can keep us grounded, secure, at peace, and on the
right path, but it too is not always easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Day after day we must commit ourselves to actively engage in our faith,
to make it a priority, to utilize it and to promote it in every aspect of our
lives. Lately I have noticed that the more I challenge myself to make the commitment
the more I learn about myself, life in general, and the abundance of blessings that occur daily. Changing a morning routine to begin with prayer, including
time for daily reflection, choosing to attend daily mass, joining a prayer
group; any activity that challenges you to place extra emphasis on your faith
will help you to grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus, and make
discipleship easier to achieve. </div>
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Can you recall a time when you challenged yourself to make a
commitment that changed your outlook on life?</div>
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Do you have a specific faith activity (journaling, prayer group, attending daily mass...) that helps deepen your relationship with Christ? </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-62192364683799721332015-08-16T08:00:00.000-05:002015-08-16T08:00:01.098-05:00Day 1, Introduction and Chapter 1: Answering the Call: Biblical PerspectivesWelcome to the third and final Summer Book Discussion of 2015. From the moment I began reading the book<i> Catholics on Call</i>, I felt challenged by the essays and found them easy to adapt to my life as a young adult. There was finally a book of ministry topics that was geared to my age group! I hope you enjoy the book and the daily reflections.<br />
<br />
A New Generation of Leaders:<br />
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"<i>In 2007...One-third of the college students ad nearly half of the
diocesan sample said that they had seriously considered lay ecclesial
ministry as a future vocation. more than 80 percent of these young
adults felt that lay ministry is a call from God.... about 70 percent
of the men and one-third of the women stated that they had been
encouraged by someone to consider ministry as a priest, brother, or
sister."(page 5)</i></div>
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If you are reading this book then you are probably aware of the lack of young adults involved in ministry today and its no surprise that this lack of involvement was listed as a serious problem for the church. Young adults today are much different than they were 10 years ago. Today you will find that young adults are much more accepting of diversity, tech savvy, stressed, and eager to volunteer or find opportunities to experience the "real" world. The church is catching on and over the past few years major emphasis has been placed on teaching, prayer, and inclusion of young adults in parish life and church ministry. Role models such as John Paul II and Pope Francis have encouraged this trend as well as the use of social media, implementing programs for young adults that encourage them to become active participants in their faith, and parishioners who were open to engaging in conversations also helps. A future in lay ecclesial ministry is no long a far fetched idea. Jobs in parish ministry, campus ministry, spiritual direction, etc. are on the rise.<br />
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Have you considered a career in ministry?<br />
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Is there a priest, religious, teacher, or relative who have encouraged you to become actively engaged in parish life? <br />
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One area that I find always draws me closer to my Call is scripture. The
stories of Call in the bible remind me that I am never alone in
ministry. Do you have scripture passage that speaks to your vocation or
call story? <br />
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<i>"We are a pilgrim people, together searching to find our answer to God's call." (page 23)</i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113127973867971855.post-74324541146713427252015-08-15T08:00:00.000-05:002015-08-15T08:00:05.080-05:00Book Club Discussion Starts Tomorrow!<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SQkCWg5%2BL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SQkCWg5%2BL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" height="200" width="130" /></a>Our Summer Book Club starts up again <b>tomorrow</b> with <b><i>Catholics on Call: Discerning a Life of Service in the Church</i> edited by Robin Ryan</b>. It is
our third and final book for this year. We hope that you will join us
in reading and discussing this great read! Check back
here each day next week for a quote, reflection, and discussion prompts - we can't wait to see what your perspective is on this book.<br />
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