Responsibilities
The air outside has been unsettled tonight, as it has been inside. Escape is to be avoided, and the issues faced.
How long must I wait until my vocation is sealed? I want to move now, but domestic responsbilities grow. My dad is not ready for me to leave (neither am I, likely), school is not finished, and parish duties are being accepted. Ah... the parish, the ship that is taking on water and may not make it. There's the temptation to jump ship, but I have not as yet convinced myself to do that. This is painful, as I have friends that are dear to me (whether they know it or not) that are relocating to the sturdiest and grandest ship in the harbor. However, I feel that I have an obligation to stay and try to fix holes.
What can I do? Well, I'll be teaching CCD this fall. Heh, that should be interesting, but doable. Second, I have the decision before me to be in Parish Council (three year commitment... a long time). Both will be challenges, as my experience in volunteering, especially in areas of leadership and responsibility, is EXTREMELY limited. I really can't think of anything that I've organized or lead outside of a classroom or computer game. Funny how I ask God for guidance and growth, and He answers me.
I don't mean to complain about the duties and all. I'm not looking for sympathy (consciously); just venting a little. And these are good things after all. God's blessing does not usually involve living an easy life, or encountering few challenges. And besides, these "challenges" will likely be stepping stones for future ones.
More so than these practical activities, my best use in the parish may be to pray, to pray for Father Jim and Father Bob. They are the linchpins for any renewal of the parish. I will remember them during my visit to New Melleray.
Lord, please renew our parish, that Your people may give You glory and praise. Above all, Your Will be done.
How long must I wait until my vocation is sealed? I want to move now, but domestic responsbilities grow. My dad is not ready for me to leave (neither am I, likely), school is not finished, and parish duties are being accepted. Ah... the parish, the ship that is taking on water and may not make it. There's the temptation to jump ship, but I have not as yet convinced myself to do that. This is painful, as I have friends that are dear to me (whether they know it or not) that are relocating to the sturdiest and grandest ship in the harbor. However, I feel that I have an obligation to stay and try to fix holes.
What can I do? Well, I'll be teaching CCD this fall. Heh, that should be interesting, but doable. Second, I have the decision before me to be in Parish Council (three year commitment... a long time). Both will be challenges, as my experience in volunteering, especially in areas of leadership and responsibility, is EXTREMELY limited. I really can't think of anything that I've organized or lead outside of a classroom or computer game. Funny how I ask God for guidance and growth, and He answers me.
I don't mean to complain about the duties and all. I'm not looking for sympathy (consciously); just venting a little. And these are good things after all. God's blessing does not usually involve living an easy life, or encountering few challenges. And besides, these "challenges" will likely be stepping stones for future ones.
More so than these practical activities, my best use in the parish may be to pray, to pray for Father Jim and Father Bob. They are the linchpins for any renewal of the parish. I will remember them during my visit to New Melleray.
Lord, please renew our parish, that Your people may give You glory and praise. Above all, Your Will be done.
posted by Alan Paal at 9:13 PM
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