The Art of Accompaniment: Sharing that Christ is Alive Through Relationships
Katie Prejean McGrady
There are two questions the Church must currently answer: why aren’t people showing up anymore? What can we do to get them here? By approaching these questions with fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a humble spirit, we can change the game and renew hearts and minds for Christ. The Synod on Young People in the Fall of 2018 provided quite a few ideas on how to do this, encouraging us all to embrace and improve upon the art of listening, our mandate to preach the Truth, and our invitation to mentor and walk alongside others on their journeys of faith. How we do this well, and what we can do to foster a docile spirit so we can be open to the promptings of the Spirit, are critically important to the health, well-being, continued growth, and mission of the Church.