THREE WAYS TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
A Midweek
Spiritual Workout with
Fr. Marino
H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin
THREE WAYS
TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
Do you know
that we are all called to be evangelists? Yes, us! The mission of proclaiming
the word of God is the task of all the disciples of Christ because we are all
baptized in Him.
Evangelization
is expressed in words and deeds, through the proclamation and through the
witness of a life lived in Christ. We are Christians; therefore, we are
evangelists!
Here are three
ways to evangelize, that is, spread the Good News of Christ:
PRAY: Evangelization is a work of God.
Pray a few simple prayers each day. Ask the Lord to give you a heart for the
lost, the folks on the margin, the underserved. Remember that Christ does not
call the equipped; He equips the called. Pray that He equips you, and He will!
INVITE: Be hospitable and inclusive. Ask a
friend to join you for a course, lecture, or movie that explains the teachings
of Christ. Introduce your guest to others. Invite a friend to serve as a
volunteer with you, giving your time and talent to help others in need. Spend
some time at the food bank, in a parish ministry, or a neighborhood community
project to make your Christianity come alive.
SHARE: Strike up a casual conversation on a
bus, plane, train, or anywhere in your neighborhood. Take advantage of random
opportunities to tell your story. Learn to tell it in three minutes or less.
What were you like before you encountered Christ? Who are you now that Christ
is in your life? Offer to share an inspirational DVD, CD, or book with a friend
who wants to learn more about Christ but doesn’t have the basic resources. Informational
and edifying websites, apps, and blogs abound. Select one or two that
you find most helpful. Share one or two suggestions with a friend.
On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, decide to PRAY,
INVITE, or SHARE the love of Christ and His teachings with another
person.
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