In our Baptismal rite we pray that the parents and the Godparents will keep the light of Christ burning brightly, that they be the best of teachers by their actions, by their witness to the faith.

Josh McDowell tells a story about an executive head-hunter who said, 

"When I get an executive that I'm trying to hire for someone else, I like to disarm him.  I offer him a drink, take my coat off, undo my tie, until the exec is all relaxed.

When I think I've got him relaxed, I look him square in the eye and say, "What's your purpose in life?"  It's amazing how top executives fall apart at that question.  “… I was interviewing this fellow the other day, had him all disarmed.

I looked at him and said, 'What's your purpose in life, Bob?'  And without blinking an eye, he said 'To go to heaven and take as many people with me as I can.'  For the first time in my career I was speechless." (Sermons, July 4, 2010) 

Maybe these questions can help us assess where we are spiritually and where we are in our commitment to Jesus.

1. How committed are you to making a moral difference by the way you live?

2. Does the Common Good enter into your analysis of politics &, or the economy?

3. Are you more concerned (or most) concerned about what is in it for you?

If someone compliments you for being successful: do they mean big home, expensive car or do they mean living a good life loving your spouse, your children, your family, your friends?

As we reflect on those questions today and share your answers with Jesus Christ who is waiting to hear from you.

May God Be Praised!