In order to evangelize, you must be able to share and be witness to the experience of being in love with Jesus. You can't give what you don't have.
Saint Théodore Guérin and Blessed Basil Moreau gave of themselves to Christ, present in one another, through opening their hearts to grace, as a sign of faith to the world. As founders of religious communities, they showed determination and perseverance in their closeness with God, to build up the world. Their trust in God was not dependent upon worldly success.They lived in a world that was very harsh to the faith, where faith was often associated with superstition and the Old World. A "post-Christian" world is a world where the values of faith are not the animators of making decisions. Faith stands to call the world from sin, with faith informing every aspect of human life. "Faith is an amazing constellation of truth" -Fr. Peter Jarret, C.S.C. Faithfulness must be a hallmark of evangelization, for all suffering culminates in the Resurrection.
Three steps to grow in holiness:
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Quiet formation of faith: witness of true joy and happiness came from knowledge of God's tender love; personal experiences of the sense of love and being cared for by God.
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No accommodating sin: Saint Théodore Guérin and Blessed Basil Moreau lived at very tough times, but always maintained an open stance.
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Persevere: lots of suffering may be encountered, but participate in the fullness of Christ's life cycle: Resurrection.
