Veritas - An Unfulfilled Destiny
I met with ML today for coffee. It was my regular “meet-my-goddaughter” session, but alas my charming personality can’t keep toddlers occupied for more than 15 minutes at a stretch.
Our conversation turned to his ongoing quest for this doctorate, and I never cease to wonder at his untiring efforts to get the most out of money. It is amusing at times, tiresome at others. But as a friend, I try to not let it affect the way I see him.
Then he had a few questions about what I was doing for Veritas, the church website. It is not uncommon to hear negative feedback about a website that I claim responsibility for, but yet spend so little time on. But on this occassion, I managed shared my views about its future, and realised that I was in a position to change how it was run. With Bill away, and Simon focussed on his other ministries, it was a clear opportunity for someone who had a clear vision to bring a website to fruition.
There was a lot to be done, but the lack of commitment, skills and vision presented an obstacle to those who wanted to see Veritas as a better website. We needed someone who could map out the future of the website, and who would be able to coordinate the efforts of tens of willing volunteers.
Suddenly I realised I had the necessary credentials to do this. It was a lot of hard work ahead, but if I applied myself I could see myself making a huge difference. I was taken aback - here was another opportunity that presented itself - if I but choose to step into these shoes.
Alas, it was a role that I have mostly kept aside because I had felt that I lacked spiritual growth. I had focussed on my own needs and rightfully so. But perhaps this realization is a seed for a future calling - to bring the diocese out of the Information Dark Ages and to show the church a Better Way.
Something to reflect on.