Stay the Course

   “In her voyage across the ocean of this world, the Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses.  Our duty is not to abandon ship but to keep her on her course.” (St. Boniface)

   It seems to me that many want to change the course of the Church to follow the varying currents of society.  They want to argue that the truths of the Church are changeable based on the societal norms of the day.  Even some who should be most concerned with maintaining the truths take this attitude; some Bishops, Archbishops and Cardinals are among them.  They should recall Jesus’ words, “It would be better for you if a millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea than for you to cause one of these little ones to stumble.” (Luke 17:2).  Please pray for them.

   It is our responsibility as Catholic Christians to stay on course.  The word of God does not change, and His truths remain true forever.  The whims and desires of society have changed repeatedly and will continue to change.  We are called to remember that we are in this world but not of it.  Our rules don’t change; right is always right and wrong is always wrong.

   Confronting the onslaught of the lies of Satan and those who have bought into those lies is never easy.  As their outrage at God continues there will be greater persecution of those who stand up for Him.  It is already evident in many parts of the world, including our own country; a country built on religious freedom.

   Jesus gave His life for us.  Though many abandon Him we are to remember that He is the way, the truth and the life.  We are to remain faithful and true to Him.

Lord it seems You are under attack.

Many refuse Your truths and ways.

May we always stand for You.

May we live in You forever.

Amen