As Christians, we are called to live in the light of the Gospel. We can choose to follow the ways of the world, or we can accept Christ’s challenge to live differently and become agents of transformation. Our calling is to help make our families, workplaces and communities more Christ-like. St. Paul reminds us that the hallmarks of Christian life are humility, gentleness and patience. Yet the values promoted by the world can often be the opposite: pride, aggression and impatience. When we choose to live according to the Gospel rather than worldly values, we may sometimes feel like the odd ones out. We may even experience rejection or isolation for standing by what is right. Yet this is precisely where the power of the Gospel becomes visible. We are called to be leaven in society, bringing Christ’s values into our education system, workplaces, institutions and even our roads, where selfishness and impatience can create chaos. Let us not be afraid to live differently.

PRAYER: Abba Father, may we be sensitive to the suffering we see everywhere and everyday. Amen.