3rd Sunday of Easter

 

Proclaiming Jesus Acts 2:22-33

Since the disciples went from hiding their Faith because they were afraid of what people might say or do to them,

To proclaiming it publicly….

Anyone can!

But how?

St. Peter shows us how.

Peter was not a scholar.

He was a man of passion who always just jumped in.

Sometimes he got a little wet or put his foot in his mouth

As when he tried to walk on water or told Jesus that he would never deny him.

But eventually Peter’s Faith came shining through.

In simple, straightforward ways.

Everyone no matter how old or how schooled one is in the Faith,

Is called to proclaim Jesus.

If not by words then by actions.

When speaking about Jesus,

Speak from the heart.

From your own personal experience.

Tell them how Jesus has touched your heart and made a difference in your life.

People do this all the time.

If Carpenters share ways to do a DIY project.

If people can share recipes.

If Coaches explain how to swing a bat or throw a ball.

If a person can sell a thousand mops on QVC by telling you how great it is and how its going to change you life,

We should be able to talk about Jesus in just as simple and inviting ways.

Don’t however tell others what they should be doing or that they are going to hell.

This may have worked centuries ago but not today.

No one likes being told what to do

And no one believes in hell.

If you feel tongue tied and don’t know what to say,

Let your actions speak for themselves.

Go to Church every Sunday.

Visit a sick neighbor or friend.

Volunteer at an organization.

Turn the other cheek and love your enemy.

That will really get their attention!

Be like a farmer who sows seeds.

Sow the seeds of Faith through Words, Actions and most of all Prayer.

And do not expect to see its fruit immediately.

Fruit takes time.

Remember you may plant the seed,

But it is God who waters it and makes it bear fruit

In His time.