question_answer ANECDOTE Nick's Replaceability Anecdote ios_share
Father Mike Schmitz recounts his friend Nick, a gifted youth minister, who was told, "Everyone's replaceable and you are too."
Nick found relief in hearing that despite being loved, roles can be filled by others.
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insights INSIGHT Unique Yet Replaceable ios_share
Every person is unique and irreplaceable in dignity but functionally replaceable in role.
The Church honors the deceased pope’s personhood while preparing to appoint his successor.
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insights INSIGHT Biblical Basis for Replaceability ios_share
Individuals possess unique dignity, but their functions or roles can be filled by others.
This concept is biblical, as apostles replaced Judas after his death.
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Get the app In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring mission of the Church.
He reminds us that while every soul is uniquely irreplaceable, the roles we hold can be entrusted to others because our identity is rooted not in what we do, but in who we are. May this truth bring you great hope as we look ahead to the future of the Church, and reflect on our own lives.
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