Missionary discipleship, as envisioned by Pope Francis, finds its fullest expression in the sacred act of accompaniment—walking with others in love and reverence so they may encounter Christ through authentic relationship and the gift of our hearts.
Kristin Molitor: ‘We are made for communion’
Moved by radical hospitality, daughter gives time at Quiet Oaks Hospice House
After experiencing radical hospitality while her dad was at Quiet Oaks, Audrey Roth chose to volunteer to show hospitality to others.
Father Crane: A law for love
A lot of the Church’s law about marriage reflects truths about marriage that hold for all human beings, and those laws apply to all human beings. However, not all of the Church’s marriage laws apply to all people.
Despite challenges, planning process provides opportunity for hospitality
In the coming years, remaining parishes will be tasked with additional work to help visitors “find a spiritual home.”
Stories from three parishes offer a glimpse into the possibilities of hospitality.
Lasceski: We’ve got homework to do
Studying together and listening to each other can and is making a difference. When hearing points of view that differ from your own, do your best to welcome them. This is what hospitality is all about. Slowly and carefully, transformation is underway.
Father Knoblach: When we welcome another, friend or stranger to us, we give Christ a place in our hearts
As parish configurations change with All Things New, and whenever we see new faces in our churches, we are being invited to something more than human hospitality and courtesy.
Pundsack: All are called to holy hospitality
How do we create an encounter of hospitality and welcoming within our parishes as we enter this next season of Church?
Christ our Light Parish embraces grief and healing in journey to new church
Throughout the whole journey Christ Our Light pastor Father Kevin Anderson has stressed the positive and encouraged parishioners to focus less on what they’re giving up and more on the presence of Christ in it all.