Journey of Faith, July 26, 2020
“We know all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”
(Romans 8:28)
Paul’s reassurances are always welcome and this week his timing is perfect.
In the coming days, all active Maryknoll Priests and Brothers would have participated in a first-time week of Assembly to examine the future of mission. What are our goals? Where are our resources needed most? How can we best steward our gifts for the people we serve today and in the future? As with many things these past months those plans had to be changed.
We still face these fundamental challenges. With encouragement from St. Paul and your love of mission, I’m asking for the comfort of your prayers as well so that after the past 109 years as Maryknoll we can stay open to understand where God is calling us today.
All along our pastor, Pope Francis, has been our rock. In messages to both Catholics and the world, he has made mission the centerpiece of today’s Church. He calls us constantly to go out in service to others. In fact, he says the Church must be “a field hospital” that takes in the sick and the marginalized even when our actions are not welcome by some. As a Society and with your prayers, I believe we are ready to take on the challenges of a world dramatically altered by the pandemic and the realities of a new global economy.
With that in mind, even though the assembly is canceled our Fathers and Brothers will continue to reexamine our role in the world. What missions can we turn over to the people because they are now self-sustaining? What new places need our help? How can we more effectively call members of the laity to mission? How can we better reach young men who are considering a religious vocation? How can we enhance our use of the media and the vast array of digital tools?
Friend, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and your prayers, we will find the answers. Paul says emphatically that all things work together for good for those who love God. I am reassured. “We know all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”
(Romans 8:28)
Paul’s reassurances are always welcome and this week his timing is perfect.
In the coming days, all active Maryknoll Priests and Brothers would have participated in a first-time week of Assembly to examine the future of mission. What are our goals? Where are our resources needed most? How can we best steward our gifts for the people we serve today and in the future? As with many things these past months those plans had to be changed.
We still face these fundamental challenges. With encouragement from St. Paul and your love of mission, I’m asking for the comfort of your prayers as well so that after the past 109 years as Maryknoll we can stay open to understand where God is calling us today.
All along our pastor, Pope Francis, has been our rock. In messages to both Catholics and the world, he has made mission the centerpiece of today’s Church. He calls us constantly to go out in service to others. In fact, he says the Church must be “a field hospital” that takes in the sick and the marginalized even when our actions are not welcome by some. As a Society and with your prayers, I believe we are ready to take on the challenges of a world dramatically altered by the pandemic and the realities of a new global economy.
With that in mind, even though the assembly is canceled our Fathers and Brothers will continue to reexamine our role in the world. What missions can we turn over to the people because they are now self-sustaining? What new places need our help? How can we more effectively call members of the laity to mission? How can we better reach young men who are considering a religious vocation? How can we enhance our use of the media and the vast array of digital tools?
Friend, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and your prayers, we will find the answers. Paul says emphatically that all things work together for good for those who love God. I am reassured.
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