On June 22 St Malachi and St Patrick parishioners and friends gathered around the topic of radical hospitality. How or why is hospitality radical? Our speaker Jane Angha called us to each ponder on imbedding a culture of welcome and belonging at our parishes. She used Scripture to remind us that Jesus reached out to all—he noticed, listened, and acted. We are called as His disciples to try new things, always beginning with graciousness. Consistent graciousness is radical! Let us each ask ourselves: What single action can I take to reach out to those in my parish community? What can my circle of friends or ministry group do that is new? How can I / we go beyond small talk to discover how people are doing? How can I be authentic and vulnerable with others? How can my presence prepare a person’s heart to encounter the love of Jesus in the Church? How can I help to make the Church feel like home? Let us ponder, pray, and share with others! For more info or to share ideas, contact Stephanie Pritts at stephanie.p@stmalachi.org
