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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!