tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post1975887395723996059..comments2024-03-04T00:44:07.072-06:00Comments on Under Thy Roof: Knocking on Closed Doors - Why Having an Apostolate is Not Just "A Nice Thing To Do" Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10273803585943545418noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-57716250902495785242017-01-17T21:31:46.468-06:002017-01-17T21:31:46.468-06:00Mannnn - so, I may have been asking God for a sign...Mannnn - so, I may have been asking God for a sign of where He wants me next year (school year, not calendar year). It's been about a two month discernment process, with very little feedback from Him. Until tonight. Reading this article. I yearn to try something new, but I guess His will be done, and I should probably consider staying the course... thanks for this timely (for me) re-post!Beautiful Camouflaged Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648096506121680946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-33994703131106898622016-09-07T18:41:01.507-05:002016-09-07T18:41:01.507-05:00Battling burnout overtaxing the few volunteers tha...Battling burnout overtaxing the few volunteers that are around is a very real concern. I agree that our families are our first priorities and that they cannot be the only priority. <br />I love the story about the homebound woman! I make a point in the post about having an apostolate with babies that your apostolate can be homebound and not exclusive to your family. I've known elderly women who make rosaries for prisons, blankets for foster kids, and other prayer ministries from home. I love that! I want everyone to embrace where they are in life, and find a way to use that for someone else. <br />That's my goal here. :)Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273803585943545418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-72180103672209119432016-09-07T18:35:17.295-05:002016-09-07T18:35:17.295-05:00I would love to attend a "Called and Gifted&q...I would love to attend a "Called and Gifted" retreat. It sounds amazing-- this idea of serving where your gifts are. If we serve based on our strengths it takes a lot less effort. If we *all* serve, then this could be a reality.<br /><br />On the other hand, I have been guilty of taking on too many church responsibilities just because no one else stepped up. It's taken a toll on my family, so I've decided to scale back this year. My domestic church *does* have to be my first priority, but that doesn't mean it's the only thing.<br /><br />I remember reading about a homebound woman who read the obituaries in the newspaper every day and prayed for the souls of the deceased. What a necessary, overlooked, ministry. Could we all find an opportunity to build the kingdom like this, regardless of our place in life? Sure!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)Alicia @ Sweeping Up Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18166554346293304750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-9260181531342774292016-09-07T15:11:34.353-05:002016-09-07T15:11:34.353-05:00It is a two prong problem, isn't it? We need b...It is a two prong problem, isn't it? We need both the people to answer the call to serve in any way they can, but it's also a call for leadership to make better use of their people.<br />I fear too many leaders hear the offers of help as, "you're not doing a good enough job" and proceed to dig in a bit. I try my best in those positions to hear what people are saying and give them the chance to say yes. People have all kinds of hidden skills and gifts that will benefit all of us if given the chance to be put to use!Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273803585943545418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232664651858738176.post-5861506500045952042016-09-07T14:18:05.121-05:002016-09-07T14:18:05.121-05:00Yes yes yes! I saw the "Lie of the Apostolate...Yes yes yes! I saw the "Lie of the Apostolate" article but didn't read it, yet it sounds like those sentiments are some that I have heard quite frequently and, quite frankly, drive me up a wall. I think going along with your post and encouraging people to participate in apostolates is the importance of letting others participate. It is so frustrating when I want to help out in the wider apostolate and other people try to make excuses for why I don't need to worry about it. It's all done with kindness and the best of intentions, but before I gave birth, I was told "I didn't call you to come and help out because I wanted you to really enjoy your pregnancy at home" and "Well, you're pregnant so I figured you wouldn't be able to stand and help with _____." And I wouldn't be surprised if I am still told those types of things now that I have a small baby. Regardless, I'll keep trying :) (I do think one of the hard parts is that, at my parish, many of the more "leadership" things are headed up by old ladies who have been parishioners for at least 40 years, and it's hard for them to figure out how to integrate new people into the system)AnneMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462442204217572325noreply@blogger.com