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By Mark Kalpakgian, National Catholic Register,
Mark Kalpakgian is an accomplished C-suite executive with extensive experience across business, education and non-profit sectors. He holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Arts from Franciscan University. Mark currently resides in San Diego with his family.
The Catholic Church challenges us to step out of our comfort zone to rediscover the spirit of risk and adventure.
In the Acts of the Apostles, St. Luke unapologetically narrates the unwavering zeal of the early Christian evangelists. One such courageous figure, St. Paul, throws caution to the wind and stakes everything, including his life, on the Gospel. His fervor knows no bounds as he traverses dangerous lands, driven by an unyielding missionary spirit to proclaim the name of Christ to the farthest reaches of the Earth.
Indeed, the saints, those luminaries who have indelibly shaped the contours of the Christian ethos, stand as towering exemplars of audacity in the face of adversity and pessimism.
Consider the intrepid journey of St. Francis Xavier, traversing continents to spread the Gospel, forsaking a life of privilege for the service of humanity. Ponder the selfless dedication of St. Damien of Molokai, whose withered hand bore witness to his unwavering commitment to the afflicted. Think of the radical simplicity of St. Francis of Assisi, who embraced poverty in his quest to rebuild the Church. And who can overlook the courageous footsteps of St. Teresa of Calcutta and her Missionaries of Charity, treading fearlessly into the most perilous corners of the world to offer solace to the suffering? …
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