I was privileged to have Mass this week at Sacred Heart in East Grand Forks with many of those who serve in our Catholic schools, including leaders, faculty and staff. As we begin the new school year, I am grateful for all those who work in faith formation, and I am especially grateful for our young people. Sharing the truths of our faith is one of the most important things we do in our life. Helping our young people come to understand who Jesus is, what the Church is, and what difference Jesus Christ and his Church makes in our lives is essential to helping them find happiness.
To be able to share the faith though we must know it! The Catholic faith is the greatest intellectual treasure in the world. It contains the most beautiful and impactful truths, which if you come to understand them, can change your life. This is because the Catholic faith is revealed by God and gives insights to human life that cannot be found in any other way. Studying the Catholic faith is something you can do your whole life and never grow bored. I find especially the lives and the teaching of saints are inspiring and contain practical insights for me to live in our modern world. One example of this is a podcast I'm listening to called "The Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden." He brings to life for us today the witness of these early saints in the Church. I try to read and study some aspect of the faith every day. To read more clickhere...https://www.crookston.org/lend-us-your-heart#tabContent_7039403