I had an interesting encounter yesterday as I was handing out images of the Sacred Heart in my town. This is my second year handing out these images during the month of June. Oh how people need to know that Jesus is love and that he loves each of us.
One man only follows the Gospels and believes St Paul is a fraud. His friend mentioned a theory that the book of Revelations is a warning to us. It's actually what happened on Mars and if we fail to turn back to God we will meet the same fate. This according to some guy who has been hearing God since he was four. I was encouraged to check out his blog.
After listening and asking questions with these guys for about 15 minutes, they asked me about my faith.
At which point I shared the Catholic faith with them as best as I could, explaining the Eucharist and how I don't worship the cross, but the man who died on it for me. I encouraged them to look up Eucharistic miracles - explaining the heart tissue and blood findings, etc. I shared how it delights me when man (humankind) is unable to explain miraculous things, such as the image of our Lady of Guadalupe.
The encounter ended with all three of us side hugging at which point I exclaimed we are part of the Body of Christ.
I continue to be amazed at the divine appointments I have when I am lead by the Holy Spirit.
I live 16 miles north of Seattle. This spiritual battleground is ripe for revival!
Each of us is called to mission. We are compelled by our faith to share the Good News. How can you share it today? It can be as simple as thanking someone or asking the grocery checker how they are doing and take the time to really listen.
How lovely, thank you for sharing.
Deacon Tom,
Thank you for sharing your homily!
I had an interesting encounter yesterday as I was handing out images of the Sacred Heart in my town. This is my second year handing out these images during the month of June. Oh how people need to know that Jesus is love and that he loves each of us.
One man only follows the Gospels and believes St Paul is a fraud. His friend mentioned a theory that the book of Revelations is a warning to us. It's actually what happened on Mars and if we fail to turn back to God we will meet the same fate. This according to some guy who has been hearing God since he was four. I was encouraged to check out his blog.
After listening and asking questions with these guys for about 15 minutes, they asked me about my faith.
At which point I shared the Catholic faith with them as best as I could, explaining the Eucharist and how I don't worship the cross, but the man who died on it for me. I encouraged them to look up Eucharistic miracles - explaining the heart tissue and blood findings, etc. I shared how it delights me when man (humankind) is unable to explain miraculous things, such as the image of our Lady of Guadalupe.
The encounter ended with all three of us side hugging at which point I exclaimed we are part of the Body of Christ.
I continue to be amazed at the divine appointments I have when I am lead by the Holy Spirit.
I live 16 miles north of Seattle. This spiritual battleground is ripe for revival!
Each of us is called to mission. We are compelled by our faith to share the Good News. How can you share it today? It can be as simple as thanking someone or asking the grocery checker how they are doing and take the time to really listen.
Be not afraid!
Thanks for doing the hard work out there. Sounds fascinating. What an encounter!