Truth 

   “The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it.  Let it loose; it will defend itself.” (St. Augustine) 

   Truth cannot be effectively disputed.  It can be rejected and ignored, but it is still the truth.  People today seem to want to redefine truth to meet their desires, but truth cannot be redefined; it is true and always will be.

   Just as the Jews demanded signs from Jesus, people today demand proof of truth.  But some truths cannot be proven, they must simply be accepted.  Some refuse to accept any of the miracles performed by our Lord, while others pick and chose which they will accept.  Either they are all truth or none are, we can't have it both ways.

   But how do I, as St. Augustine said, “Let it loose”?  In my opinion the truth can only be let loose by living my life according to it.  If all I do is talk about truth, but don’t live it, I am a hypocrite, and the truth isn’t in me.

   Whether or not one choses to believe the truth does not change the fact that truth is truth and will always remain true.  "Truth is like the sun.  You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away," (Elvis Presley).  And Jesus is Truth. 

Your truth is eternal.

Open hearts and minds to accept it.

Let Your truth be a beacon to the world.

To light our way to You. 

Amen