Metrics Matter We like numerical metrics: they are easy to track and feel objective. Mass attendance tells us who is showing up on Sundays. Sacrament completion and school graduation help us assess how well people are meeting basic requirements. Volunteer involvement...
Fulfilling the Mission of Christ The mission of the Church flows directly from the mission of Jesus Christ. Rooted in Christ’s identity as Prophet, Priest, and King, this mission defines not only the nature of the Church but also the vocation of every Christian. This...
Introduction The front doors of our churches are flung open, not to welcome newcomers, but due to the mass exodus of the faithful flooding out. Recent statistics are troubling: Catholics of all ages are increasingly disconnected from the Church. It forces us to...
How Are You Doing? Busy! When you ask someone “How are you doing?” we often respond, “Oh, good, but busy.” We often speak as if it were a badge of honor. “Yes, very important, very busy.“ The definition of busy is “actively engaged or occupied.” But when someone says,...
Discernment Basics When we talk about discernment, we usually mean taking the time to make a thoughtful decision or judgment. It usually involves a careful evaluation of different factors, looking at all our options, and trying to weigh possible outcomes. We try to...
Transformation Christianity spread rapidly in its early days primarily through personal conversions. This process was often called repentance (μετάνοια). The Greek means a change of mind and heart. It is the interior change that led to personal transformation in...
