Families don’t just have a mission, they ARE a mission!
When we hear “missionary” many of us automatically think of a single person serving in a third world country. Then we think, “not me!” But the reality is that all Catholics are called by their baptism to spread the good news of Jesus throughout the world. We do that first and foremost in our homes, through the pastoral care of our spouse and children, but there are other ways we can spread the Good News to the world. In this podcast, we interview Tim and Maggie Glemkowski, parents with a heart for mission. Tim most recently led the National Eucharistic Congress and continues to serve as the executive director of Amazing Parish. He and Maggie share their story of the struggles they have gone through with their calling and the faithfulness of God through it all. Their understanding of how to be a family on mission for others is inspiring and encouraging. Listen in!
78 Min Listen
Families as Missionaries
Key Takeaways
- We all need to expand our understanding of being a missionary. It is more than just serving the poor overseas.
- How we are on mission changes based on our seasons of life. We are always called to give of ourselves to others, but that looks different depending on the stage of our family life.
- Allow God to push you beyond your capacity. In difficult times, we can teach our children to suffer well.
- God invites your whole family into mission. Even if you are asked to do hard things, they are His children first.
- Families don’t just have a mission, they ARE a mission. Teaching our children mission-mindedness is a way to combat the influences of the world.
Couple Discussion Questions
- Before we had children, did we have a sense of “mission”? How did we feel called to serve? How can we continue that with our children?
- In what ways can we teach our children to suffer well? Have we asked them to do hard things for God?
Resources
Interested in taking your family on a mission trip? Contact the Family Mission Experience at www.soltfme.org
- UK Tour – if you are interested in joining us for any events check out our page here!
