If you've been following this blog for any period of time, you know that at times I post wonderful things that I myself did not write. This is one of those times. The following was written by Megan Francis:
Labeling yourself as a catholic is fairly easy-there are a number of easy ways to display your faith: Wear a cross around your neck. Go to church every Sunday. Say grace before a meal. Celebrate Christmas and Easter with big family dinners. Maybe even honor the Holy Days of Obligation. Be able to recite the Nicene Creed, Our Father. Know the proper prayer responses at appropriate times throughout mass.
Complete these activities. Receive the seven sacraments. Make it through eight years of religion classes –then you can officially, confidentially label yourself as a catholic. However there lies a large distinction between labeling yourself as one and actually living as one.
Living as a devout catholic requires more than just passing tests, reciting prayers, and following traditions-those are merely “requirements” to join the faith community.
challenge you to take your faith a step further, a step deeper than just the label. Constantly keep God as your center. Ask yourself what would Jesus do in this situation? Pray when you don’t have to. Help someone when no one is watching. Go to church even when it’s not Sunday or when there is no one is forcing you to go. Thank God just because. And really LIVE the faith you label yourself a follower of.
Granted living as a catholic certainly is not easy- especially on a college campus in the midst of friends who do not see religion as important. It is a day-to-day challenge that sometimes calls for a great deal of commitment and sacrifice. But it is worth it. Re-evaluate your own faith and see for yourself!
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