"It is far more revealing to explore the 'why' rather than 'how' to minister," stated Fr. David Hudgins of the Diocese of Lansing at the Lenten "Soup 'n Supper for the Soul" Alumni Evening of Reflection, March 5, 2007.

 

Father Dave, guest speaker and a Sacred Heart alumnus, referred to Aristotle's theory of the four causes to answer the question "why?" He outlined the material cause, the formal cause, the efficient cause and the final cause. Of these four, the fourth is the most important because it is the reason for all others; it is the "cause of causes."

 

Father explained to the attendees that the final cause—the goal of ministry—is to "love and serve Jesus Christ in and through his bride, the Church." We minister to be holy, to grow in love and to prove our love. Father asked all to beg the Holy Spirit's aid in this work.