Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I read this in an insert in the bulletin this morning. Just wanted to share it with you all. [quote]God intends his gift of love to be shared. In fact, Jesus told us to, "[i]Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations"[/i] (Matthew 28:19). Yet, few of us are comfortable with preaching on street corners or pitching pulpits in supermarkets. Here are some gentle, yet efective ways to share your faith wit others: [list] [*][b]Guard your speech.[/b] According to the Talmud, the Jewish interpretation of the laws given to Moses, gossip is as serious a sin as murder. Don't engage in it and leave the room when the conversation turns to gossip or dirty jokes. [*][b]Avoid bad language.[/b] Small but visible examples of the integrity that springs from your faith may encourage nonbelievers to want to know more. [*][b]Recall a meaningful experience with God.[/b] Sometimes a person seeking God needs to hear concrete examples of how he enriches lives. [*][b]Offer to Pray.[/b] Even nonbelievers appreciate prayers in times of need. Be sure to credit God with the outcome. [*][b]Be unapologetically Catholic.[/b] Don't skip Mass to accept social engageements. Keep your Lenten fast at dinner parties. Your actions will tell others that your faith means a great deal to you. [/list] Not everyone to whom you witness will come to God immediately, but the seeds you plant will help God's kingdom to grow one soul at a time. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 amen to all of those! thanks for this. ive had good experiences with all of these but especially #1,2, & 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 thank you for posting this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholictothecore Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toledo_jesus Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 this makes me feel good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelly_freak Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I really like that last one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted January 30, 2005 Author Share Posted January 30, 2005 *BUMP* We can always use a reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 i have major trouble with the second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted January 30, 2005 Author Share Posted January 30, 2005 I struggled with that one for three or four years. By the grace of God, however, I was able to break my habit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedJ07 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 wow thats great!! im not to great with #1 & 2 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted January 31, 2005 Author Share Posted January 31, 2005 With God's grace you can improve on them, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 i still think number 4 is my strongest one. bump for those who have yet to see this. its awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myduwigd Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 no. 1 can sneak up on you kind of quietly, sometimes i dont realize it because i respond to the non-slnadering forms of gossip with prayer. but, i do think that i need to watch my mouth more. these are really encouraging because they are something that i can actually do. i just dont like street preaching or walkin up to people and sayin "do yo uknow Jesus!?!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fides_et_Ratio Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 The bulletin inserts are usually pretty cool at St. Peter's (another reason I usually opt to go there.. interesting stuff to read afterwards ) (P.S.-- Fides usually goes to the 4pm Saturday Vigil at St. Peter's... to avoid the Sunday morning rush on campus.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XIX Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Bumpity bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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