September 19, 2007
Vibrancy
Earlier Amy Welborn linked to The Provincial Emails on a program called "Energizing Our Vibrancy" to increase Mass attendance in the Diocese of Milwaukee. This looks like another misguided program.
Sherry W at Intentional Disciples looks at the program and this problem in an post well worth reading.
Christian culture is not self-sustaining. Christian culture is the fruit of personal faith. Without the preaching of the kerygma and personal conversion which is the source of renewal in every generation, Christian culture ultimately withers away and dies.
Posted by Jeff Miller at September 19, 2007 1:36 PM | TrackBackI tried to focus, but I was distracted by the vibrancy. Some words just gag me lately. I'm not even sure if "getting over it" would mean health or relapse. In the interim, i'm afraid i might stand up during a "vibrant" speech one day, and surrender an " Oh, SHUT up". Which would be ironic, since I try NEVER to tell anyone (but myself) to shut up. :)
Posted by joanne email at September 20, 2007 11:20 AMI don't know why, but when I hear the word vibrant I think of Geritol. Which is interesting, because I wouldn't be surprised if the this who idea isn't the brainchild of someone who is taking Geritol.
Posted by Judith M. email at September 20, 2007 4:16 PMAnything called "Energizing Our Vibrancy" is bound to be misguided. No normal human being comes up with such a peculiar string of words.
Posted by Anita Moore OPL email at September 20, 2007 6:34 PMFr. Powell's piece is looking better and better :)
Posted by Joe email at September 24, 2007 9:53 PM