"The measure of a life, after all, is not
its duration but its donation." ~ Corrie Ten
Boom
I
borrowed this quote from a Facebook page belonging to a writer (Missy Buchanan)
who devotes much of her time, attention, and talent to ministry to the
elderly. I am constantly reminded that for all we wish to do for the
young people of the Church, we must never forget where the knowledge, wisdom,
and experience is stored. Young children need guidance and instruction in
the faith and youth need help navigating a crazy, mixed up world with
questionable values; and all this comes from the Church. Yet we must also
be reminded that so much of what the Church has in terms of “donation” is a big
part of its endurance. And that substantial “donation” (from young and old
alike) in terms of time, talent, and gifts of all kinds has served to remind us
that faith always leads the way.
Let
us give freely of ourselves to the whole ministry of the Church and remember
that while there may be portions of the Church’s population that need extra
attention from time to time, we must not get so caught up in trying to focus on
one group that we neglect another.
Blessings,
Michael
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