May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.
Our transition to the Cathedral is complete. We hosted the Anniversary Mass there in September and our Prayer Breakfast in October. The Cathedral allows for access to the CBL by professionals from all around the Diocese. As well, it provides the opportunity for folks to attend a weekday Mass (7am); usually difficult for a busy Catholic Professional.
Our focus for the upcoming year will be leadership. The active CBL members that I know are leaders in their Parish and many other ministries in their communities. Many of them are offering more of their time for the advancement of the Catholic Business League through their Board service, Leadership Team, or other volunteering during meetings, etc. Where would our parishes, communities, and even the CBL, be without the selfless efforts of these people.
We all know that the old adage for charities is true: “20% of the people doing 80% of the work.” Well, I would like to present opportunities for these people to get involved at a higher level.
There will be two members of the Board of Directors rolling off this Fall. A Board member for the Catholic Business league carries a special trust. Members of the CBL pay considerable dues with the confidence that their funds will be stewarded wisely. Also, the goals for the CBL will require persistent attention by the Board to continue our growth and provide new direction to programs such as Mentorship and Jobs.
Attached is a document that reviews the expectations and activities of all Board Members as well as an application. Spend some time in prayerful reflection on these positions. If you know of anyone who would be a good candidate, please forward a nomination and encourage the person to apply. If you believe this is a calling for your own hands, fill out the application, find a nominator and submit. All applications should be sent to: president@catholicbusinessleague.org
More leadership is needed in other areas of the Catholic Business League. Peter Spellman, the Events Chair, Katy Ludington, our Webmaster, and Jeremy Bisceglia, VP and Membership Chair, could all use your help. I have said this before, but it rings true always. If you want to meet people in the CBL, then get involved and take on a role. People will then want to meet you.
If you have interest in these ministries or any questions regarding getting more involved, please email info@catholicbusinessleague.org and you will be forwarded to the appropriate Chairperson.
Our yearly award is given to a Catholic Professional that exemplifies the leadership as our Vision Statement describes: To connect, develop, and inspire Catholic Professionals to live their faith at work, at home, and in their community. I will continue to drive the CBL membership to raise their personal standards to this level.
Remember that most members are due for renewal over the next few months. Please keep your membership current to allow us to focus on serving you, our community, and other professionals wanting to join us in community.
Please continue to pray for those looking for work, the Catholic Business League, and Catholic Professionals everywhere.
I am always,
Very truly yours, in Christ
Greg Mays
president@catholicbusinessleague.org
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Sunday, March 1, 2009
My Daily Spiritual Workout
Anyone serious about staying in physical shape must workout often. We all know that spending time daily exercising our bodies, we are better prepared to participate in our favorite activity. It could be it basketball, skiing, physical labor; any task that requires stamina and fitness. When we don't get the exercise we need, the task is more difficult if not impossible; at least performing on the level that we expect. Working out once a week or less is not enough to keep our body "in-shape".
Why is it then that we go to Mass once a week (or less) and expect our spiritual health to be "in-shape" for any circumstance we come across. On Sunday we receive a dose of prayer and reflection at the Holy Mass that is presumed to be enough to make it though the next six days. But what happens on Wednesday when your colleague asks you to do something unethical? Or when you find yourself on Friday wanting to repeat that off-color joke you got in email? Was Sunday's exercise enough to guide us to the right decision?
I don't care who you are and how strong your convictions may be. A spiritual work-out once a week does not keep us defended against the temptations of this modern world!
The best Catholic Professionals that I know have a daily practice of prayer and reflection that has become an integral part of their lives. These are people that we all know. They always seem to have the right ethical answer or carry themselves in an upright manner. How do you think they get like that? Are they just made more holy than we are by God? No, they have to work their minds, just as the high level athletes we know must work their bodies.
Try spending 15-30 minutes a day in a quiet spot, alone with God, just as most of us do with the Y. Ever since I began doing this myself, the world (and my problems with it) gets much smaller and more manageable. I began by just reading the daily Scriptures for Mass offered by the Catholic Church. You can set up a bookmark at http://www.usccb.org/nab/ . Along with the readings there are video and written reflections from multiple sources. There are so many more resources on the web you can find. Please comment with your favorite. Another one for me is Universalis.com that provides the Daily Office for priests and religious around the world.
This time every morning that I spend with our Lord has become something that I long for. The morning ritual prepares me for the day in a way that no physical workout could.
Many of you get up extra early to get to the gym or get that run in before work. Why not try the same for your mind and spirit? They will last longer than your body.
In Christ
The Catholic Professional
Why is it then that we go to Mass once a week (or less) and expect our spiritual health to be "in-shape" for any circumstance we come across. On Sunday we receive a dose of prayer and reflection at the Holy Mass that is presumed to be enough to make it though the next six days. But what happens on Wednesday when your colleague asks you to do something unethical? Or when you find yourself on Friday wanting to repeat that off-color joke you got in email? Was Sunday's exercise enough to guide us to the right decision?
I don't care who you are and how strong your convictions may be. A spiritual work-out once a week does not keep us defended against the temptations of this modern world!
The best Catholic Professionals that I know have a daily practice of prayer and reflection that has become an integral part of their lives. These are people that we all know. They always seem to have the right ethical answer or carry themselves in an upright manner. How do you think they get like that? Are they just made more holy than we are by God? No, they have to work their minds, just as the high level athletes we know must work their bodies.
Try spending 15-30 minutes a day in a quiet spot, alone with God, just as most of us do with the Y. Ever since I began doing this myself, the world (and my problems with it) gets much smaller and more manageable. I began by just reading the daily Scriptures for Mass offered by the Catholic Church. You can set up a bookmark at http://www.usccb.org/nab/ . Along with the readings there are video and written reflections from multiple sources. There are so many more resources on the web you can find. Please comment with your favorite. Another one for me is Universalis.com that provides the Daily Office for priests and religious around the world.
This time every morning that I spend with our Lord has become something that I long for. The morning ritual prepares me for the day in a way that no physical workout could.
Many of you get up extra early to get to the gym or get that run in before work. Why not try the same for your mind and spirit? They will last longer than your body.
In Christ
The Catholic Professional
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