Summary of 2022 10 22 Reflection 478

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This video is a reflection on the year 2022, and the things that will still be happening in that year. The people in the video talk about how the love of Christ will still hold them together, and how they will continue to build up His body, the Church. They also talk about how the Church should be spreading love, truth, and service both within itself and in the world.

• 00:00:00 The bishops of the United States in 2005 expressed support for the growth and development of lay ecclesial ministry, which includes the work of ministry leadership done by laypersons who are not ordained priests or deacons. This document was focused on supporting the development of men and women single and married who minister in the life of the church, in so many ways. The co-workers document affirms that while all lay people are called to use their god-given gifts in their day-to-day lives, some do so directly in professional ministry leadership roles. In our parishes, campus ministries, prisons, hospitals, and other specialized ministries, the bishops also affirmed that the role of laypeople in these ministries is a divine calling worthy of both direct support training and preparation and public recognition in the life of the church. My work here at the bishops conference is to develop and support standards which diocesan organizations can use to best prepare lay ecclesial ministers for this vital work. Many different kinds of ministries in the church are affirmed by the author of the letter to the Ephesians in our first reading today, including professional ministry leadership roles. Together with our deacons priests and bishops, the insights we've gained can be used in our parishes and other communities and institutions
• 00:05:00 This video is a reflection on the year 2022, and the things that will still be happening in that year. The people in the video talk about how the love of Christ will still hold them together, and how they will continue to build up His body, the Church. They also talk about how the Church should be spreading love, truth, and service both within itself and in the world.