I recently read an amusing description of parishioners in a book by John Hillier; basically, he talks about us as wishbones, jawbones, funny bones, dry bones, and backbones. I am sure you can figure out his four humorous definitions but my hope is that each of us is, or is trying to be,backbones… “the spiritually sound and faithful ones who support the mission of the Church and keep the Body of Christ standing.”
As we welcome new members to our Catholic tradition at the Easter Vigil, April 11, let us remember that we have been called and chosen to BE JESUS in our larger world, and in our smaller world…our parish community. We are called to be disciples, followers of Jesus, who by our words and example continue to make Jesus known in our neighborhoods, our workplaces, our families and in all our interpersonal relationships.
Written by: Sr. Marie Paul Grech SND
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