Dear Readers,
A few years ago, Stephanie had a bicycle accident in Spain and injured her shoulder. After receiving excellent medical care and returning from her holiday, she discussed this topic with her relatives. Her cousin asked if she had insurance that would cover such a case. She remembered that she had taken out such insurance a few years earlier in a completely different context and had continued to pay the premiums. And indeed, to her surprise, the insurance company paid out.
I don't want to elevate insurance coverage to a spiritual level. Certainly, we can think about the security that our faith in Jesus Christ offers us, and not only when something unfortunate has happened. I am concerned with something else: Do we remember that we have people in our church who are specially commissioned to care for our souls?
We bring our desires, concerns and fears before God in our prayers. Perhaps we share them within our family and also with our friends. It is a good idea to include your Pastor in this circle of trust.
The next time you have a hospital appointment, an important work meeting, a special situation at school, or a neighbourhood issue that needs resolving, etc., remember this and feel free to involve them.
This is especially recommended if you have spiritual concerns.
Your pastoral carers are not mere ground staff. They bring your concerns before God and support you. They do not do this based on their life experience or special professional expertise. They act on the basis of the high calling given to them through the apostolate in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Remember this possibility. By the way, it is free of charge.
Kind regards,
Frank Kusmierz