St. Paul reminds the faithful that “A little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough” (Galatians 5:9). As Christians, we must be like leaven, carrying the love and joy of Christ to the world, especially where no one else will go.
The love and joy that nurtures us through the encounter of Christ ought to transform the world through our work. We, like yeast thrown into dough, must be conduits of the animation of the Holy Spirit, allowing God’s grace to transform the world in us and through us!
The office of Missionary Discipleship in the Diocese of Cleveland promotes six strategic initiatives that will engender a culture of encounter from an evangelizing community. These strategic initiatives appropriately spell the word, LEAVEN. These initiatives challenge how we ought to think about ministry and live our lives, integrating faith in our communities, committing to be tabernacles of the Holy Spirit.
Given the need for social distancing, our ministries are moving to virtual platforms. As we weather this storm, we encourage you to use #CatholicsAtHomeCLE on your social media platforms to share resources, ideas, and prayers!
A self-guided Marian retreat that involves watching a series of videos on various images of the Blessed Mother. These images provide qualities and traits that challenge all Christians to think about their own faith journeys a little differently. Following the very brief Marian image videos are short question videos for participants to reflect on. Feel free to write down your thoughts in a journal as you reflect on the questions provided. After you experience this short retreat, we encourage you to offer your thoughts in a post, sharing some key points in your own discernment. Take your time with this and enjoy the content!
Joyfully Gifted forms and assists the laity in discovering their spiritual gifts and to learn how to discern the practical ways they can witness their faith through action in the world.
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The Diocese of Cleveland is dedicated to serving the mission of the Church. We welcome all questions via phone or email inquiry.
We Encounter the love of Christ and respond faithfully to his call in our lives, dreaming with incredible hope! We call others to Community in word and deed and work to build God's Kingdom. We joyfully Accompany others in a journey of faith, trusting in God's providential care! We Bear Fruit and Rejoice, celebrating the transformative and profound experience of Christ's love and grace!
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