Evangelization 

   “The deeds you do may be the only sermon some people will hear today.” (St. Francis of Assisi) 

   It can be quite easy to evangelize in the world today, and there is certainly no shortage of people who need to see Christ in the world.  All it really takes is a willingness to let our faith be evident in public, to live with love for all as Jesus did.  It may seem difficult at times to publicly display our faith and we might get some odd looks or even a few insults, but it is what we are called to do.

   In a society that seems to want to push God as far away as possible, boldness in living our faith is vital.  Simple things such as saying grace before a meal in a restaurant attracts attention.  It may even cause others who would say grace at home to have the courage to carry their faith into the public arena.

   A sincere thank you to those who have served you, whether in stores or in restaurants can go a long way to show Christian love for others.  The wait staff in restaurants certainly get enough complaints, so a thank you and a compliment on their service will be noticed.

   It’s amazing how just a smile can light up someone’s face, especially if they have been having a bad day.  I’ve seen check-out clerks get yelled at for a simple mistake or for something that wasn't their fault and never say a word.  A smile and a compliment about how they helped that person even though they were rude can make their day.  One of the things I’ve hated most about the masking dictates of recent times is no one can see the smile that you want to share.

   There are a great many learned people who do a wonderful job of evangelization and I thank God for them.  But most of us aren’t qualified to that degree.  However, a smile, a thank you, a kind word is a beautiful way to share of love of God. 

Help me to Love others.

Let me show my faith in my life.

Let other see You in me.

That they may come to know You. 

Amen