December 2008 — January 2009
Volume 35 Number 10

Being faithful to the gospel

From Inside ML: We have come to the end of another year, a year that has been difficult for the church. Still reeling from the scandal of abuse, struggling with issues of language and identity, discerning which rite is “right,” we grapple our way toward an elusive unity. In the midst of all of this, ML has striven to support the ways that we are called to minister in God’s name by the mandate of our baptism. We have looked at how we are challenged to witness in a way that speaks of unity and Christian charity, even when to do so sometimes puts us at odds with our Catholic hierarchy. We have reflected on the ways that we take our strength from the words of the Triduum with its call to discipleship, certain faith, and Easter joy. We have found in the words and rituals of the Three Days direction about how we are to live and serve. Those words and the images they convey can be formative tools throughout the year. We have lifted up the path of humility and kindness. We have explored the many ways of calling on the name of God, knowing that with each challenge we face, our God is with, in, and among us. (More)