Cute, aren't they?
Sheep...Jesus refers to the flock of disciples as "sheep"....sometimes lost....sometimes in danger due to "false shepherds"....but always, everyone of them, (us), are valued by the Savior.
What of the "sheep" in our area? Our recent Deanery Study has asked all of the "sheep" in this area to give voice to their hopes and dreams for the Church in this area. We know that we'll have to form larger and more vibrant parishes in the next 10 years. Perhaps these days are ones which call us to look at all those things, hopes, desires that unites us with other parish communities. What do we have in common? What can we share? Maybe we can come together and become a stronger, more vibrant, more diverse, more gifted community of Roman Catholics!
I have lots of positive energy about the prospects for the future of the Church in this area. We may not have as many smaller, competitive little parishes in the future, but there's a great opportunity for the Church to beome a truly powerful, positive presence in this area of Monmouth County. We can truly make a difference, if we truly work together!
Let's stay positive! We can do great things if we work together, and stay open to new ways of living the Gospel!
Peace to all!
Fr. Gene
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