ARE YOU A DISCIPLE, AN APOSTLE OR BOTH? Are you the one God has sent to reach this child? |
Mission of Our Lady of the Angels
"The Call of a Disciple is to Follow- A disciple is one who patterns his or her life on the life of a master. In the case of Christianity, our master is Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. What he taught, how he lived, the things he valued are to be the measure for what we believe, how we live and the things we value. Baptized in Christ and confirmed in his Spirit, we become members of his Eucharistic body. Within this context, we strive to live lives that are grounded in holiness and truth." |
"Disciples are sent as apostles to proclaim Christ- We are formed as disciples so that we may be sent as apostles. While a disciple is one who follows, an apostle is one who is sent. As an apostolic Church, we have been sent out into the world to proclaim Christ to the ends of the earth. Each member of the Church is in someway responsible for this mission." |
| "Above all the Gospel must be proclaimed by witness." EVANGELII NUNTIANDI APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION OF HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI TO THE EPISCOPATE, TO THE CLERGY AND TO ALL THE FAITHFUL OF THE ENTIRE WORLD December 8, 1975 |
Take a Christian or a handful of Christians who, in the midst of their own community, show their capacity for understanding and acceptance, their sharing of life and destiny with other people, their solidarity with the efforts of all for whatever is noble and good. Let us suppose that, in addition, they radiate in an altogether simple and unaffected way their faith in values that go beyond current values, and their hope in something that is not seen and that one would not dare to imagine. Through this wordless witness these Christians stir up irresistible questions in the hearts of those who see how they live: Why are they like this? Why do they live in this way? What or who is it that inspires them? Why are they in our midst? Such a witness is already a silent proclamation of the Good News and a very powerful and effective one. Here we have an initial act of evangelization. -EVANGELII NUNTIANDI, par. 21 |
Among the witnesses present to help with the mobile food pantry on June 7, 2008, with their families, were members of the Knights of Columbus, Arlington Heights Chapter. |
Young Adults make GREAT witnesses!!
This Vincentian Young Adult group led by Sr. Theresa Sullivan of the Daughters of Charity were also witnesses to the Gospel message as they served at the Mission on June 7. |
"Formed as disciples, we are also sent forth to announce the Good News of salvation in Christ. Responding to this invitation, we first need to recall that each member has a very unique role in this mission of the Church. No other person shares the exact time and space in history nor the specific circumstances in which each of us lives. No other person has the exact same talents or the exact personality. Each of us shares Christ in a way that only we can share him. We must never discount the significance of our role in witnessing to Christ." All quotes in this box taken from Formed as Disciples: Sent as Apostles, by Bishop Michael Warfel, of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, Montana. Spacing modified from original text to accommodate page. |
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How are you unique? What are your talents and gifts? Oh yes! You are gifted! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Now think about the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels and the people we serve. Think about their lives and how they might need you. Think about your talents and how you might help AND don't limit yourself. The first time your web master came to the Mission, I scrubbed 50 years of dirt off the basement floor in the rectory on my hands and knees. That was what needed to be done that day. But then I thought: Fr. Bob has supporters all across the country and even elderly who can't necessarily come to the Mission regularly. Those who love the Mission, Our Lady of the Angels and Fr. Bob need a way to keep up with what is happening so they can share in the joy. I thought: "He needs a web site!" I quickly realized that cost money... So one day about two years ago, I woke up and said, "I think I'll teach myself to build websites!" I typically can't even turn on our TV. Too many buttons. I went to the computer and followed directions, one step at a time-- and that is how this web site was born. It's not fancy, but it serves the purpose. Before that day, I never imagined I would know how to build web sites. That is definitely not my day job! So come visit the Mission. You have been specially prepared for some work God is calling you to do. Look around and see how you might help. You might get inspired and find you have a new talent or skill. There will be many opportunities to contribute to the good work being done at the Mission, and you are needed. We hope to see you soon! If not, please pray for the success of the work at the Mission. We'll meet up later - at that heavenly banquet prepared for all of us, including the friends we serve in Humboldt Park. P.S. Start evangelizing today, by sharing this website with your friends and family. We would love to see you all here this summer! Come join us. Put some joy in your life and theirs. To become involved, call Fr. Bob at 773-486-8431. |
| The best gifts: Willing hearts, willing hands and a friendly smile! |
| At the Mission, we give and we receive. And yes, sometimes we get tired. Very tired. It feels good. |
| Come visit soon! |
