June 28, 2020

Post date: Jun 29, 2020 7:13:26 PM

June 28, 2020 Homily by Fr. Karl Schray

This is a reflection by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frasati who was born in Turin, Italy. He was an avid outdoorsman and a friend to the poor and needy. He died at age 24:

After having fortified our spirit by applying ourselves with great diligence

to works of mercy, and after having intensely studied the questions which are troubling us, then we can throw ourselves into the apostolate. Share what Jesus means in our life.

First, there is the apostolate of good example.

We Catholics must strive to have our whole life guided by Christian moral law.

Then, there is the apostolate of charity by going among those who suffer and comfort them, among the unfortunate and saying a comforting word to them, because the Catholic religion is based on charity

which is loving others and forgiving others as Jesus does.

Finally, there is the apostolate of persuasion.

This one is the most beautiful and necessary. People should approach

their colleagues who live their lives away from the Church and

who do not spend their free time in healthy pursuits but in vices.

Persuade those people to follow the ways of God, strewn with many thorns,

but also, many roses.

We must sacrifice our entire selves for the cause of the Faith.

Our Gospel today speaks of loving God more than we love our families. This is

hard to hear. But we do not come to church only to hear love, joy, and peace,

sometimes we have to hear the challenging stuff, too.

The Gospel also speaks of giving a glass of water to one who is a disciple of Jesus,

and we will surely not lose our reward.

This is a challenge we can all aspire to.