You Believe in What?

As I was looking through Mexico pictures, working on our reunion DVD, I started thinking about a topic that comes up constantly in ministry and faith and life...living what you believe. I mean to ponder, how many of us truly changed our lifestyle and spending habits because of volunteering among poverty a month after the trip...

Tonight, at Mass, Father Matt did the question and response format of the Nicene Creed, and it occurred to me again, then, too...I say "yes" I believe in these things, but could you tell even if I didn't say yes?

I'm not gonna lie, probably not, especially lately. *gulp* That's not easy to write. As cliche as it may seem (the whole, could a random stranger tell you're a Christian by the way you act, thing), I think I'm going to try to not wear anything Catholic or Christian all week, keep my cross under my shirt or sweatshirt, and see if anyone asks me if I'm Christian or Catholic...

Anyone care to join me in the challenge or something similar? Think of the kind of person you wish you could be (more loving, outgoing, kinder, etc) and see if your actions really match.

The words of my Confirmation Saint for some encouragement: "It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching." And "Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self."

Friday, August 15, 2008