Minimalism: the enemy of excellence

by Joanne Pohland

One of the greatest obstacles in the modern psyche to achieving our dreams, becoming the-best-version-of-ourselves, and embracing our destiny is minimalism. Consciously or subconsciously, the minimalist is always asking, “What is the least I can do?” Minimalism is a mind-set, a habit of the mind that can affect any area of our lives.

-The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose

by Matthew Kelly (p. 104)

The beauty of the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is that their very existence and purpose strives to work against the minimalism that is so pervasive in our society. Through the work of council, women with passion for doing the work of Christ can do “the most” instead of “the least.”

I see women fighting for an end to abortion, serving families at the time of a funeral, collecting food for the food shelf, praying for an increase of vocations, raising money to help provide potable water throughout the world, sponsoring blood drives, and, in general, helping to build up the community in which they live.

If you are not actively involved in your parish Council of Catholic Women, perhaps you want to take this month to find out what they are doing and how you can get involved.

Each parish should have an active Council of Catholic Women, offering you a multitude of ways that you can do the work of Christ.

As each person has different gifts and talents, the Council of Catholic Women is made up of six commissions and two committees in which many different means to serve the church are offered.

If you do not know who to contact in your parish, ask your pastor or give me a call at (320) 864-3337.

I will be happy to put you in touch with your parish Council of Catholic Women president. Then you can get on with doing more and become a better person. May God bless you.

Joanne Pohland is from Glencoe and is the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women President.