A Journey of Grace
I just read 鈥�The Spiritual Journey of Camino de Santiago鈥� in the winter Bellarmine Magazine. How nice. I know a number of people who have made the journey, and each has come away with wonderful memories and graces. It sounds like it was a wonderful experience. God bless!
Don Kelly
Chair, Bellarmine Board of Trustee
Remembering Dr. Kathleen Lyons
(Circa 1989, L-R) Dr. Kathleen Lyons, professor of English; Dr. James Valone, professor of philosophy; Dr. Stanley Zemelka, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration/Economics; and Dr. Walter Feibes, Professor of Operations Research at Stanley鈥檚 retirement reception at the faculty lounge, 农夫导航.
I knew Dr. Lyons as a Bellarmine student (1972-76). Dr. Lyons was my faculty advisor for an internship experience in state government. Now in my 70s, I am a graduate student in Pope John Paul-II Studies.
Dr. Lyons epitomized to me St. Pope John Paul II鈥檚 鈥渁ppeal to heed the call from Christ to a particular vocation in life.鈥� All of this, John Paul locates within the teaching of the Council, observing that before Vatican-II the concept of vocation was applied first to the priesthood and religious life.
The Council, he notes, has broadened this way of looking at things, seeing every Christian to have a vocation in life. 鈥淭he underlying message here is that the Council has simply extended, not changed, the Church鈥檚 consistent tradition regarding a vocation.鈥� (鈥淭he Thoughts of Pope John Paul-II, A Collection of Essays and Studies,鈥� John McDermott 80.)
In 2013, I communicated with Dr. Lyons and received from her an invitation packet to the Center for Interfaith Relations. I think without realizing it, Dr. Lyons has always been a light, and by her example, her 鈥渄o not be afraid鈥� smile, epitomized the body of Christ and into what direction the Church must take.
Thank you, Dr. Lyons! Rest in Peace.
Peter Zemelka 鈥�77
Cape Canaveral, Fla.
