Saturday, 4/13/13
The Apostles decided
they should let others take care of the business side of the church, leaving
them free to tend to spiritual matters. Cardinal Avery Dulles, who died five
years ago at ninety, wrote a book on that subject, calling it Models of
the Church. His book pointed
out that to carry on the work of Jesus, the Church had to take on the five
roles that Jesus chose for himself.
First, he was our
spiritual leader, saying, “No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Second, he was our
teacher, saying, “You call me teacher and Lord; and you do well, for so I am.”
Third, he was our
servant, saying, “I did not come to be served, but to serve; and give my life
for the many.”
Fourth, he was our
friend, saying, “I will no longer call you servants, I will call you friends
Fifth, he was our
shepherd, enriching us with sweet grass and clear water, doing what's needed to keep people healthy.
1 comment:
Thank you Fr. Sullivan for providing all of us with a MODEL for how a healthy and effective Parish Council could resemble Jesus.
Dr. Brian Schoonover
Director of Missions and Parish Operations
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
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