July 13, 2012 (Daily Reflection)

What does it mean to evangelize? Who is called to be an evangelist? As we ponder the word of God today we are invited to reflect on the new evangelization. How can we participate in evangelization and how can we evangelize people? 

 To evangelize means to bring the good news of the Lord to the people. It is to bring people encounter the Lord who is “the way the truth and the life.”

All of us in virtue of our baptism are called to become evangelists. We are all called to support and promote the new evangelization. “Do not worry about what you speak...” With this Jesus assures us of his guiding presence among us.  Let us then be courageous to be witnesses in God’s love and become active agents of this new evangelization. Yes, there may be times when we are afraid to speak of our faith, not sure of our faith whether they are enough to inspire people. We may doubt our words, or the sacredness of our lives, yet we are invited to set aside all our doubts and fears.  It is the Lord who gives us our words to speak. It is the Holy Spirit who guides our actions. 

 Today let us renew our commitment to evangelize in words and deeds. In our families, offices, in relationships and faith communities and society, may we be faithful witnesses of our faith in Jesus. “Do not be afraid” for the Lord is with us.

Have a blessed day!