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Faith, Hope, & JubilationFe, Esperanza, y Júbilo
Called to be Holy in Daily Life
It’s all about the
Domestic Church!
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Today
Vatican II calls us to holiness What is holiness? Who is called?
How can you invite youth and adults?
What are YOU called to as a leader?
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Vatican II
1962-1965 All the bishops in the world + the
Pope In Rome for 4 annual sessions 16 total documents 4 great Constitutions
A high level papal document Meant to set direction for many years
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4 Great Constitutions
DivineRevelation
Dei Verbum
Approved 2344 to 6
LiturgySacrosanctum
Concilium
Approved 2147-4
TheChurch
Lumen Genitum
Approved 2151-5
The Church in
the Modern World
Gaudium & Spes
Approved 2309-75
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Constitution on the Church
The Church – chapter 5 We are called to holiness by Christ We transform the activities &
events of every day life into holy moments
Everyone is called to be holy (#40) The pathway to holiness is love
(#42)
From the Mouths of Babes...
Noah's wife was called Joan of Ark. Amy, age 9
Lot's wife was a pillar of salt by day, but a ball of fire by night.
John, age 10
Solomon, one of David's sons, had 300 wives
and 700 porcupines.Hector, age 9
Moses died before he ever reached Canada.
Joshua, age 8
The epistles were the wives of the apostles.
Dave, age 9
A Christian should have only one spouse; this is called monotony.
Charlene, age 10
Why do many people find it hard to hear
that they are called to be holy?
Our view of the Church:
The HolySacredClose to God
The un-holyProfaneWorldly
The Church is in the holy part…
The Holy
The un-holy
Money, for example
The HolySacredClose to God
The un-holyProfaneWorldly
Root ofall evil
Stewardship!
The Holy
The un-holy
But we live in the world…
The Holy
The un-holy
Where welive
PriestsSistersBrothersDeacons
Whereholy peoplelive
The Holy
The un-holy
Where welive
PriestsSistersBrothersDeacons
Whereholy peoplelive
Bishops Certain laypeople
The Holy
The un-holy
Where welive
PriestsSistersBrothers
Whereholy peoplelive
The Church of Vatican II:The People of God in their daily lives
The building withthe cross on top.
The Church of Vatican II:The People of God in their daily lives
It’s the People of God!It’s a Universal Call to Holiness!We’re all part of the HOLY!We’re called to build holy homes, have holy meals, and yes, even have holy money!
How can we help people
develop daily life habits
that lead to greater holiness?
Here’s the secret
Learn how to die to yourself How to sacrifice yourself for others How to donate your very self in
love.
Teach others to do this:
Die to yourself
Holiness
It’s more than knowing theology More than “being right about
everything the church teaches”
Forming people for daily holiness Builds on liturgy and education Provides the bridge for non-active
folks
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In parish life
How can a parish help people encounter Christ & grow in holiness? Small group faith formation
Including Scripture, prayer, and sharing Parish-based retreats
This is what my workshop will treat in more detail tomorrow
afternoon.
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Growing in holiness
Certainly textbooks can help… But sometimes you have to just
put down the book. What’s needed is not there It’s in your heart
How does someone meet Christ?
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Meeting Christ
By meeting YOU: Your generous spirit with them They see you being forgiving They can tell that your faith is
important
Give away your own heart And in that, people will meet Christ
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Daily holiness
Specific suggestions Teach these in your parish On a par with religious education
Called to be holy – in daily life
One.
Set goals and be realistic: Shared meals Talking about the day Welcoming people as guests Observing life transitions
Called to be holy – in daily life
Two.
Give and receive daily love. Use each other’s names Leave love notes for each other Know what each other has going on Don’t live alone together
The householdis the place
where we learn the ways of love.
Households are where the
church lives.
We ought to teachHome Makingin all our catecheticalprograms.
Dining togetheris the most natural form of household faith sharing.
Dust less...
anduse the china more
It’s time to…
Called to be holy – in daily life Three.
Let the hurting & poor lead you. Our money is our greatest problem Find a way to serve someone -- as a
household Don’t focus only on yourselves Ask: “How did meeting this person in
need affect our lives?”
Called to be holy – in daily life
Four.
Acknowledge hardship & struggle. No home is perfect Sometimes there is pain, illness, &
loss Or even fear, betrayal & violence Get help when you need it
Called to be holy – in daily life
Five
Create a parish-connected home Holy Water, a Cross Prayer spaces Sacred Music Active parish life connected to home
life
Called to be holy – in daily life
Six
Follow the Liturgical Seasons Advent leading up to Christmas Mid Winter Lent leading up to Easter Don’t forget Easter leading to
Pentecost
Called to be holy – in daily life
Seven
See everyday activities as holy Recycling your garbage Going for a walk as a household Giving each other little gifts Asking each other about the day Affirming each others’ good parts
Thank you
As leaders in your parishes You play a vital role And make a lot of sacrifices
As a leader You are a role model People see how you live
Thank you for all you do!