This is our time

“The blood of martyrs is the seed of the Church.” Tertullian (c. 160-c.220 AD).

Today, many Christians wish we could live in an earlier time. Maybe the early 1900’s when Christianity stood at a height. It was not only accepted to be Christian but desired by many. You may look around the world today and think how horrible it is to be a Catholic and wish longingly for ‘better days.’

This is a time of great evils. But, in great evil comes great mercy and grace. “Where sin abounds, grace abounds more.” Romans 5:20

The early Church saints would look longingly at these days. Today it is easier to become a saint than at most any time in history. Why? What leads me to make this claim?

Look around yourself. With every move leftwards of the Marxist liberals, the rules becomes so wrong that many people are feeling ill at ease. There are so many people around us who are empty within. They run on the hamster wheel of life, always striving for greater riches, bigger toys, better jobs and titles. They run in an endless circle never finding happiness in their endless quest. The motto, ‘he who does with the most toys, win’, begins to echo hollow within.

Don’t play by the rules of society. Buck the system with your joy. This is one of your best weapons against the current culture.

Living the faith with joy is a powerful witness that can draw and can open the hearts of those ‘spinning the wheel’ or going through difficult situations. Be a good Catholic, live Christianity as taught by Jesus. Joyfully!

“‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’” Matthew 25:37-39

When we stand before God and He says we brought many to His Kingdom, He will answer that we evangelized with our joy.