A Revolutionary Idea 

   “This is the choice before us: either try to revolutionize the world and break under it or revolutionize ourselves and remake the world.” (Bishop Fulton Sheen, “365 Days of Inspiration”) 

   As individuals we cannot remake the world, but we can remake ourselves.  By doing so we can effect change in our little corner of the world.  If enough little corners change then perhaps the world will also be changed.

   I believe there is a revolution coming.  Evil seems to have gained a great foothold and is seeking more.  I am convinced that change must come.  I don’t know if I’ll see it, but it will happen.  God will not abandon us.

   The world has been changed before and it can be again.  A handful of uneducated men, led by One who was rejected by the masses, condemned by those in power, and finally nailed to a cross changed the world.  They preached a message of love, mercy, and forgiveness.  It wasn’t easy, all but one of the apostles suffered martyrdom for their faith, but their message spread throughout the world and continues to spread even today.

   With faith, trust, and courage, we can also cause change.  When we love others even as confront their sinfulness; when we forgive others and help them change their lives; when we accept that we also are sinners and have no right to condemn; then we can begin to effect change.

   We can’t do it by ranting and yelling.  Telling others that they are going to hell will only push them away.  Showing them the Lord in our words and actions is what will plant the seeds of change.  Answering objections and even rejection with love, honesty, and compassion will help the change take root.  Loving our neighbor as Jesus told us will help the vine grow and produce good fruit.

   The world is ours to change, not to ignore.  If we don’t do it, who will? 

The world is a mess.

It’s full of evil.

Your love can change the world.

Help us to love and help change the world. 

Amen