What People Are Saying (About FOF)

February 2010

Sr. Ginger Downey was a blessing to our parish staff of St. Luke the Evangelist in Houston, Texas. She facilitated a day of reflection with our staff. Our schedule was not unique, however, Sr. Ginger’s ability to listen and reflect with a group of people with whom she had never met was amazing and, as stated, truly a gift.

Sr. Ginger Downey facilitated a weekend Parish Mission for the Catholic Community of St. Luke the Evangelist in Houston, Texas. We wanted to have more of a retreat style, rather than the traditional evening series of talks, type mission. She worked with us on our idea from the beginning and helped us craft our theme which was “Encountering God’s Grace in the Midst of our Brokenness.” She lead our community through an opportunity of reflecting on personal then communal brokenness, and then brought us to the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our community is stronger because of this parish mission opportunity, thank you.

August 18,2009

Just a note to help our friends Sr. Ginger Downey and Dr Barry Sargent – who kicked off their new venture, “Faith on Fire”,  here at St. Thomas More this morning.

I guess I expected a “commercial” for what Faith on Fire could do for a parish – but what I got was a first-hand experience of what Faith on Fire would do.

Both Sr. Ginger and Barry gave presentations just like they would for an Adult Education evening.   Sr. Ginger spoke on the power of Liturgy based on the credo “Lex Orandi – Lex Credendi”.    Barry’s presentation on evangelization focused on what vocation is all about, and how all of us are called to holiness, each with our particular charism, juxtaposing the universal call with the particular gift.

If you would like to experience “Faith on Fire” for you and your parish, check out their other kick-off events:  tomorrow (Wednesday August 19) at St. Francis de Asis in Flagstaff or Thursday, August 20 at All Saints in Mesa.   You’ll get an enriching morning of sound theology, and an idea of how they can help your parish programs.

Steve (sure on Fire now!) Raml
Director of Liturgy & Music
St. Thomas More