Proclaim the Truth

by David Lins  |  04/18/2021  |  (Being) Catholic Matters

This week, I’m am writing to you from a farm in Stuttgart, Arkansas. I actually love hanging out with farmers. More often than not, you know where they stand. And if you don’t, just ask—they’ll tell you what they think. And those opinions are solidly grounded in common sense.

If you find a friend, keep them for life.

Do as much as you can with what has been entrusted to you.

Work is a blessing and you show gratitude through your work ethic.

Never trust a politician or the weatherman. Don’t live your life for the attention of others.

Thank God for every single day you spend above the dirt.

Tell the truth.

Today’s second reading (1 Jn 2:1-5) is a common sense reading. It ends, “The way we may be sure that we know Jesus Christ is to keep his commandments. Those who say, “I know him,” but do not keep his commandments are liars, and the truth is not in them. But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him.” In other words...

Grow closer to the Lord every day of your life.

Do as much as you can with what has been entrusted to you by God.

Work is a blessing and you show gratitude to God through your work ethic.

Put your trust in the Lord.

Live a life pleasing to Christ Jesus.

Thank God for every single day you spend this side of Heaven.

Proclaim the Truth.

Questions? Comments? Reach David at dlins@oloj.org.

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