Faith, Hope, & Jubilation Fe, Esperanza, y Júbilo

1. Faith, Hope, & JubilationFe, Esperanza, y Júbilo Called to be Holy in Daily Life It’s all about the Domestic Church!

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 4 Great Constitutions The Church in the Modern World Gaudium & Spes Approved 2309-75 Divine Revelation Dei Verbum Approved 2344 to 6 Liturgy SacrosanctumConcilium Approved 2147-4 The Church Lumen Genitum Approved 2151-5

5. 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)

6. From the Mouths of Babes...

7. Noah's wife was called Joan of Ark. Amy, age 9

8. Lot's wife was a pillar of salt by day, but a ball of fire by night. John, age 10

9. Solomon, one of David's sons, had 300 wives and 700 porcupines. Hector, age 9

10. Moses died before he ever reached Canada. Joshua, age 8

11. The epistles were the wives of the apostles. Dave, age 9

12. A Christian should have only one spouse; this is called monotony. Charlene, age 10

13. Why do many people find it hard to hear that they are called to be holy?

14. Our view of the Church: The un-holy Profane Worldly The Holy Sacred Close to God

15. The Church is in the holy part… The un-holy The Holy

16. Money, for example Root of all evil The un-holy Profane Worldly The Holy Sacred Close to God Stewardship!

17. But we live in the world… The un-holy The Holy

18. Where holy people live Where we live The un-holy The Holy Priests Sisters Brothers Deacons

19. Where holy people live Where we live The un-holy The Holy Bishops Certain lay people Priests Sisters Brothers Deacons

20. Where holy people live Where we live The un-holy The Holy Priests Sisters Brothers

21. The Church of Vatican II: The People of God in their daily lives The building with the cross on top.

22. 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!

23. How can we help people develop daily life habits that lead to greater holiness?

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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.

27. 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?

28. 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

29. Daily holiness • Specific suggestions • Teach these in your parish • On a par with religious education

30. 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

31. 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

32. The householdis the placewhere we learn the ways of love.

33. Households are where thechurch lives.

34. We ought to teachHome Makingin all our catecheticalprograms.

35. Dining togetheris the most natural form of household faith sharing.

36. anduse the china more Dust less... It’s time to…

37. 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?”

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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!