Word to the Wise
Thursday, May 28, 2009 - Thursday in the Seventh Week of Easter
[Acts 22:30, 23:6-11 and John 17:20-26]I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word.......
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 THURSDAY IN THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER [Acts 22:30, 23:6-11 and John 17:20-26] I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word......... In good RCIA programs, one of the most important persons is the sponsor/companion. This individual accompanies the candidate throughout the process. Often this person is someone whose own faith has been an inspiration and example to the candidate. It can be a very humbling experience to know that one's faith has so influenced another person that this person will want to become a member of the church, or return to the church! I have heard such sponsors say, "All I did was what I always do!" Exactly! The prayer of Jesus for those who bring the word to others is important to remember! Other people can come to believe through OUR word! This word springs from our faith in Jesus as we live it out day to day. What is truly powerful is a faith that is natural and lived in confidence, not in smugness or fear. Reading these words of Jesus can give us that confidence in sharing our faith, not in "privatizing" it. We will find ourselves part of Jesus' own prayer! AMEN