Service

The fourth pillar is apostolic service in the world according to our gifts and our call. The flaming torch represents a vigorous zeal for going out with the light of Christ to a world in need of His transforming love. Saint Catherine of Siena, lay Dominican, doctor of the Church, and favorite spiritual daughter of Saint Dominic taught, “If you are what you should be, you will set the world ablaze.” To light one’s soul on fire with zeal and to go into the world as leaders of transformation for Christ is the pinnacle and fulfillment of a fully Catholic education. This element of service – putting our whole lives, gifts, talents, and education at the service of the greater good of all peoples – defines who we are as a people: “they will know you are My disciples by the love that you have for one another.”

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