On Example

A blessed Holy Thursday to you all. In light of this today's Gospel and message, I thought to remind you all, and myself, of the duty that falls on us by our faith. I'm no preacher, never will be, I'm not even allowed to be, but as I was praying in Mass tonight it suddenly struck me how much our example means. For example (no pun intended), my brother brought home a non-Catholic from college who we are bringing to Mass, and it occurred to me not only what a blessing it was that my faith is mine, and my family's, but also what a blessing - and task - it was that we were able to share that experience with someone who didn't already know about it. To be Catholic IS to be an example. Just as Christ washed the feet of his disciples, and bid them to do the same, we really need to step up and be an example, because we are lights in this world, and I feel that, for me, I need to make mine shine a heck of a lot brighter. I'm not going to put words in anyone's mouth, and this is more me trying to put everything into words. But do remember - trying only gets you so far - you have to DO. As the wise Yoda says "Do, or do not; there is no try." It was really an extraordinary feeling, kneeling there, remembering everything we are as Christians. Its so easy to feel that way in Church, and then walk out and forget about it. So try to remember the feeling, even keep it with you. Be an example, like Christ tells us to. 
"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.  Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them." - John 13:15-17
-Rhian