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CST Ep. 1: The Call to Family, Community, and Participation
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THE CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATION
For all this theme’s resources, including reflection questions and handout, in one place, visit its webpage.
In this theme of CST, Christ calls us to uphold the domestic church as the basis for fostering belonging and active involvement in society.
Part 1: Associate Rosy Hartz and her daughter Abby discuss family life, followed by reflections from Associates Romeo Perez and Paul Hartz.
To hear these full interviews by our host Jim Mitchell, listen to Episode 13 for Rosy and Abby Hartz (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) and Episode 34 for Paul Hartz and Romeo Perez in the podcast feed (Apple Podcasts | Spotify).
Part 2: Fr. Tom Long, CSV and Br. Michael Gosch, CSV discuss community and participation in Viatorian ministry and community life.
To hear this full roundtable discussion, listen to Episode 12 in the podcast feed (Apple Podcasts | Spotify).
Part 3: News stories from Viatorians.com describe our community being active in local communities and engaging others in participation.
To read more, visit Viatorians.com: Viatorians Take Part in Protest Outside of ICE Detention Center | Peaceful Vigil Encourages Voting
To dig deeper into this theme, visit Catholic Relief Services’ CST 101 and/or watch their CST 101 video on this theme.
For more information or to invite vocational accompaniment, contact us at vocations@viatorians.com or follow and DM us on social media @ViatorianUSA.
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