Our Lady of the Rosary - Detroit

 I have become used to seeing familiar faces on the church circuit in Detroit. There are many Christians that feel drawn to the sacred spaces of our faith. At Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary it was the priest that was the familiar face. He has been at three of the churches I visited and I know I will see him at others.

When we read about the priest shortage in a magazine or hear our pastor mention it during the homily we often just nod our heads and murmur that it's a real shame. Not until I kept meeting this priest at Mass did I realize that the shortage is real.

 We are all called to serve Jesus, though we are not all called to serve as priests.Christ called us to be active in our faith and Christ is very clear about this. Forgiving, helping, healing, housing, loving, listening; these are but a few of the actions that define us as Christians and these actions are how we serve Jesus and live the Kingdom.

It's up to us and God to decide just how we can best serve the church and serve the world. So ask God! Take a moment and pray. Take a moment and ask questions. Take a moment and listen. For the Holy Spirit will guide you.