"We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works. We should not stay away from our assembly, as is the custom of some, but encourage one another." Heb 10:24
Throughout the United States the number of Catholics worshipping most Sundays has never returned to pre-Covid 19 levels. While this is troublesome, to say the least, if it is a sign that fewer people want to live the gospel, it is frightening. Not only will it be more difficult to maintain our parishes, people will not be surrounded by other believers especially when they face suffering, loss and rejection.
The letter to the Hebrews speaks of this same problem and urges us to rouse one another to love and good works. When we do this, no matter the results, we have reason to trust that God will help us . Few os us can manage life's difficulties without the support of a believeing community. Ask anyone facing a serious cancer or heart problem, or a shattered family situation and they will tell you how helpful it is to be surrounded by prayer in a loving community.
Today, try rousing someone to love and good works.
Have you had a crisis and been surrounded by a faith community to help you through it?
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