[CS-FSLUG] NI: Colorado pastor finds deep love in Ukraine

[Fred A. Miller]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CNS) -- Paul Wicker brought an important message back 
from his trip to Ukraine: Celebrate your faith and embrace the Eucharist. The 
pastor spent six weeks in the former Soviet republic, which is enjoying a 
political and religious rebirth. "There is a conspiracy of divine compassion 
with Christ [in the Ukraine]," said Wicker. "It's a joy and enthusiasm this 
world cannot give. We need that enthusiasm of faith. We need to be conscious 
of the Eucharist." When he returned to the United States, Wicker was taken 
aback by how lackadaisical some Americans are toward their faith by 
comparison. "I was astounded by the nonchalant way we take in worship 
services--if there's time in our schedules," he said. "The Ukrainian people 
are discovering their identity with Christ as the center of their lives."

Catholic News Service
Oct 24, 2005

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