Words to live by...

I would like to post a few articles written by Msgr. Schaedel, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, in the weekly bulletin of Holy Rosary Parish in Indy. Msgr. Schaedel is a very caring, orthodox, a pastoral priest who could very well be one of the upcoming movers and shakers in the Church in the United States.

His words of wisdom have always been enlightening, profound, and honest. So, let's dig in....

[July 1, 2007]

Of course, all bishops are teachers and leaders. We look to them for
courageous leadership and correct moral teaching. But the Church is not
clergy. The Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, the People of God. It is up to the laity to be leaven in the
world; they are the voters and decision makers who can change
things. This is the role of the laity. Unfortunately, some goofs
continue to equate lay involvement in the Church with being able to prance
around the sanctuary.