
But what is at the heart of it all? Why does the parish exist? From what does all this activity flow?
It is not an idea. Not even a really, really good idea or theological construct such as how you will be saved or Who might do it or even if you can do it on your own.
It is not a thing. Not even the Bible which many stand on alone. It is not a building, or a territory or money.
It is not a human person. A Catholic parish is not centered on the personality of a priest or any human person.
All of the above things may be very, very important, but they are not the source and center of the Catholic parish life. What is at the center is a Person. A Divine Person. God. And not in the way that He is generally available to all at all times in a sunrise, in the flight of a bird, or in the firmament. And not in the way we should see Jesus in every human face. And not just in the way in which any of us could close our eyes and call on Him and He is there.

If you want a healthy parish, it begins there.
2 comments:
Dear Father,
On this planet, in this day and age, whenever anyone speaks the truth, they get in trouble. Today's blog is the sharp edge blunt force truth. Please be careful.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend Father Valencheck in battle. Be his protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, protect Fr. Valencheck. He's telling the truth again."
AMEN!
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