A Journey of Grace
I just read “
The Spiritual Journey of Camino de Santiago” in the winter Bellarmine Magazine. How nice. I know a number of people who have made the journey, and each has come away with wonderful memories and graces. It sounds like it was a wonderful experience. God bless!
Don Kelly
Chair, Bellarmine Board of Trustees
Remembering Dr. Kathleen Lyons
(Circa 1989, L-R) Dr. Kathleen Lyons, professor of English; Dr. James Valone, professor of philosophy; Dr. Stanley Zemelka, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration/Economics; and Dr. Walter Feibes, Professor of Operations Research at Stanley’s retirement reception at the faculty lounge, Bellarmine University.
I knew Dr. Lyons as a Bellarmine student (1972-76). Dr. Lyons was my faculty advisor for an internship experience in state government. Now in my 70s, I am a graduate student in Pope John Paul-II Studies.
Dr. Lyons epitomized to me St. Pope John Paul II’s “appeal to heed the call from Christ to a particular vocation in life.” All of this, John Paul locates within the teaching of the Council, observing that before Vatican-II the concept of vocation was applied first to the priesthood and religious life.
The Council, he notes, has broadened this way of looking at things, seeing every Christian to have a vocation in life. “The underlying message here is that the Council has simply extended, not changed, the Church’s consistent tradition regarding a vocation.” (“The Thoughts of Pope John Paul-II, A Collection of Essays and Studies,” John McDermott 80.)
In 2013, I communicated with Dr. Lyons and received from her an invitation packet to the Center for Interfaith Relations. I think without realizing it, Dr. Lyons has always been a light, and by her example, her “do not be afraid” smile, epitomized the body of Christ and into what direction the Church must take.
Thank you, Dr. Lyons! Rest in Peace.
Peter Zemelka ’77
Cape Canaveral, Fla.
