Friday, June 29, 2018

Day 3 - Religious Freedom Week - the courage to bear witness to the truth of the Gospel


Prayer:  May the Holy Spirit give us the courage to bear witness to the truth of the gospel, even in the face of social and legal pressure.

Reflection:  All baptized Christians are called to share the joy of the Gospel with others.  When some of our co-workers, neighbors, and even family members don’t share our faith and perhaps do not practice any faith, we might be hesitant to talk about our faith. But, in a culture filled with so much junk, people are hungry for solid food.  When we encounter Jesus Christ, we come to know the bread of life, the truth in which restless hearts can rest.  We are able to share the love of Christ with our neighbors by helping them to encounter Jesus.

Call to Action:  Pope Francis teaches: "The Holy Spirit also grants the courage to proclaim the newness of the Gospel with boldness in every time and place, even when it meets with opposition" (Evangelii gaudium, 259).  Let's take this week to exercise our freedom by sharing our faith in Jesus Christ or to talk about religious freedom with others.  

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