Grief & Loss in Pastoral Planning
As you know, the culture has been rapidly changing around us, and as a result, the Church is diminishing in size. If we want our parishes to flourish again, we must heed the call to become missional communities. The Archbishop has started the Journey of Faith for this very reason.
However, if you have ever experienced change before, then you know it’s not all butterflies and rainbows. Even happy changes (moving off to college, getting married, etc.) come with moments of grief. In fact, it’s important to grieve the change.
Today, Fr. Kevin Vogel joins me to discuss how to grieve well while on this Journey of Faith.
Resources
Mourning Loss – Fr. Kevin Vogel on Youtube
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Jim Jansen – Director of Pastoral Services, Archdiocese of Omaha
with Fr. Kevin Vogel
2 Responses to “Grief & Loss in Pastoral Planning”
I look forward to the good results of this Journey of Faith. I believe it will enrich our Parishes because we will be joining together to share our gifts. Our faith communities will be stronger. We will support and help each other in our struggles. It’s really not about keeping what we have in our individual Parishes, but it’s about sharing what we have we other Parishes, and then, those who see this will be attracted to these renewed vibrant faith communities and say yes when someone invites them to join and become Catholic or return to his/her Catholic faith. The Journey of Faith can only result in good things within our Parishes and outside Parishes.
Richard,
I don’t know what parish you belong to but I really appreciate your comments. You clearly have a perspective that is being enlightened by your faith. Thanks again for sharing. Jim