Saying the wrong thing. Being misunderstood by a parent or parishioner. It happens to all of us. If you say the wrong thing, misquote, or give incorrect information, apologize and try to correct it. Before you correct it, make sure your information is correct. If your information is correct and they just don’t like what the church is saying, listen to their reasons and dialogue with them. You may never be able to change the way they think or believe but you have listened and not judged them though you continue to stand upon your own truth. If you need help with this, talk to the pastor or Barb at the diocese.
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STORY WITH A PROBLEM
One year we had a CCD field trip from St. Michael’s Church to Cleveland. All of the drivers were given maps and directions on how to get to the assembly area on the blue line. One driver was insistent she knew the way and wound up on the other side of town. The rest of the crew was sent into town with instructions to meet at Town City. The lost driver eventually found her way back and rejoined the group. The rest of the day was serene. The moral of the story could be overconfidence has its own hazards and an unwillingness to review the route and have a shotgun rider who can read a map does not help to keep the group intact. SELF CARE
Honor sabbath time by having a scheduled day off each week. If possible, do not check work emails, phone messages, or text messages. The Church will still be standing the next day – and more importantly, so will you. Take your vacation time. Make time for a personal retreat once a year. |
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