May 8

by David Lins  |  05/08/2020  |  (Being) Catholic Matters

Today’s Readings: ACTS 13:26-33 PS 2:6-11 JN 14:7-14

Do you sometimes feel your past disqualifies you from sharing your Faith? Like you should leave evangelization to others due to certain chapters of your biography?

Today’s first reading recounts Paul preaching in Antioch. He is sharing the story of Jesus. (Keep in mind, this is a man who had previously overseen the death of Christians.)

Sometimes, people who have made huge mistakes and gotten their life on track can be incredibly inspiring. There is a reason almost every Catholic knows the story of the Prodigal Son.

Don’t let your past dictate your future. Share your excitement to resume attending Mass. Share how much you miss your Church. Share how important Jesus is to you.

This life flies by. At its conclusion, you certainly won’t say, “I wish I’d told more people about football…or that show on Netflix…or about that funny meme…or about that rotten politician.”

David is the Director of Faith Formation at Our Lady of Joy. If you have comments or questions, send your emails to dlins@oloj.org.

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