Issue 52: Using Our Talents

May 28, 2025

“I’m showing that no matter what challenge or disability you face God can still use your talents.”

This is the main element of my mission statement. One that I’ve been using for a very long time. A reflection of what my goal is with The Lego Church Project. It is something that I mention in almost every encounter that I have. As The Project is something that I’ve become slightly known for. Either though the public displays or from the many interviews I’ve given. Important conversations as it relates to me living the Catholic faith with a mild form of cerebral palsy.

God gives us some amazing gifts and talents. It is up to us as believers to decide on how we will use those. Do we keep these gifts and talents hidden from view. To be kept from everyone around us? Or do we freely share the blessings that God has provided for us. We have moments in our lives where these talents can be used in such important and meaningful ways. We just have to make the choice to do so.

As Catholics we are all called to evangelize. With the talents and our gifts God can work though us. To show everyone around us how important following Christ is in our lives. Living by example of what God has given and is doing for us. Many times God gives us the chance to use our talents to be the light in someone’s life.

Some may read this and argue that God hasn’t given them any kind of special gift for talent. I would argue that this is far from the truth. For some that gift is big and grand. Like the ability to build giant churches out of LEGO with no architecture related skills. For others that gift is more subtle. Like a quiet whisper. Such as being a good listener to a friend who is having some challenges. Or even the ability to focus on prayer for those around them. If you don’t know what gifts or talents God has given you. Pray and ask the Lord to show you.

My personal feeling is that what God gives us as far as talents or gifts is not as important. Rather what is important is how we decide to use them. Do we use our talents and gifts to give glory to God in all things? Do we use our talents and gifts to share the faith creatively? Do we use our talents and gifts to be a light in the world that is often filled with chaos and darkness? These are questions that I often ask myself as I share what God has given me.

If we are willing to use our gifts and talents for the Glory of God, then all things become possible. In those moments we can use this as a form of active prayer. In some cases, even becoming the answer to someone’s prayer because of what God has given us.

May the Holy Spirit give us a desire to share our gifts and talents with others. -

All Saints Display - June

The Lego Church Project makes its return to All Saints Parish in Bay City, Michigan June 14/15 at the St. Boniface Campus. Then we return to St. James Campus on June 21/22nd.

On June 22nd They will be having Eucharist Procession from St. Boniface to St. James. If you are in the area, please join us.

Building the Church

John Paul II Parish in Saginaw, MI is in the process of undergoing some major renovations to the church. Which includes some major updates to the interior spaces. They are doing a Capital Campaign to help raise funds for this building effort.

If you would like more info or would like to donate, please see the links below.

Renovation details

Donate (Check “Capital Campaign” and “One Time payment”)

Building Faith Blog

As some of you know I have a companion blog called Building Faith. In which I share a lot more articles that don’t make it too the main page of the newsletter. It is a chance for me to explore my own feelings on various topics.

Building Faith Blog

A few more displays?

I still have several open weekends where I could do a Project display. If any parishes are interested in having me come out and can provide the transportation. Please let me know.

Do you have a podcast?

Are you a podcast host in need of a guest? I’m always up for a conversation. I’ve been blessed to take part in many programs over the years. These are a lot of fun for me. Gives me another way to share my passion for the faith.