“There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. We all have a choice. You can decide which type of person you want to be.” (Mary Kay Ash)
Pope Benedict has put out a call for us to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN in our life of faith! Our Year of Faith is here and it is time for us to re-energize your faith! Show that you are one in solidarity within our universal Church! Celebrate the Year of Faith with Catholics around the world!
How can you do this?
First, enrich your spiritual life by accessing the many resources online. You may want to start with the USCCB (U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops) website….you will find speakers, videos, and many other resources on a variety of topics.
Second, MAKE THINGS HAPPEN by educating yourself, being inspired by the good work being done in our world, and bringing others to share your experience of faith!
In writing about the Year of Faith, Bernadette Snyder writes, “ Most of us have probably shared lots of stories about everyday life, but [what about] sharing stories of faith with and for others—to pass on to children, to possibly inspire others or be inspired by others? Maybe not, but NOW is the time.” It would be wonderful if families, couples, faith sharing groups, and so on, would take the time to share stories of faith. Hearing someone else’s story might remind us of our own journey in faith and might help us appreciate the gift of faith that has been given to us!
Some questions to inspire sharing faith stories:
- How has the way you saw God as a child changed and/or remained the same through the years?
- Did a particular person in your childhood have any impact on your own faith?
- How has success, failure, illness or death played a role in your life of faith?
- When have you felt closest to God in your life?
Prayer: Dear Lord, something as simple as sharing a faith story with others may not change the world, but help us to know when and where to tell our stories so that others may be encouraged or inspired.
– Sr. Marie Paul Grech
In the Hands of the Potter 
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