For years I ran the day to day operations of a large parish staff of well over 50 people. During one staff meeting I asked a “what if” question that changed how we operated. I asked them, “what would we do differently if we stopped making the assumption that just because folks are involved, that they are disciples of Jesus.” Our ministry direction changed after that question.

If you work in a parish, diocese, apostolate, or ministry, then you probably know what it is like to work long hours and feel the weight having to get things done. You probably have a heart for serving God and the Church. But, you may feel over-worked, under-appreciated, and stretched thin. It doesn't have to be that way.