We discussed this article on Faith Love and Evangelization:
http://web1.desales.edu/assets/salesian/PDF/ATP-NewEvangelization.pdf
M: I was fascinated to learn from the article that the word “creed” comes two words: cor and do – heart and set.
Sister : Yes I never knew that
I also found the connection between love and faith interesting
Faith in the heart along with in the intellect
M: That Holy Father doesn’t believe in hitting people over the head with doctrine but, rather, loving them into the doctrine.
Sister : That faith is like falling in love!
I also liked the idea of reason and faith as affectionate sisters not squabbling ones
(guest): Good evening!
(guest): I’m in WV. Where is everyone else?
Sister : Brooklyn NY for me
M: DC for me
Sister : We were waiting for someone to show up and you did! Are you interested in the posted topic or would you like to chat about something else?
(guest): What is the posted topic
Sister : It was rather scholarly this time- faith and love- evangelization re St Francis de Sales
(guest): Oh, OK. Yes, I have a great interest in the topic
But not much expertise… haha
Sister : Maybe you’ve heard of the Oblate of St Francis de Sales, Fr Pocetto from De sales U; he wrote an article on this topic
M: I like how the author talks about the act of faith affirming our human dignity and worth. It’s not just a list of things we believe.
(guest): I love the motto “Live Jesus.” That is what attracted me most
So simple and yet so true
M: Yes, living Christ’s way of loving and affirming everyone He met
(guest): Yes
Sister : Our challenge is to do the same!
(guest): I have not read the article but agree with what you say
M: It’s like today’s Trinity Sunday, where each Person of the Trinity gives Himself fully and totally to the Other.
(guest): The readings were very appealing today
M: We are called to give until there’s nothing left to give, Father told us this morning at Mass.
(guest): Yes, this is what I want to do… give until there is nothing left to give
Sister : We had a great homily. Fr tried to explain the inner life of the Trinity- that life of dynamic love
(guest): I always picture myself prostrate in front of Him
M: When you meet someone that open and giving, it’s SO attractive and appealing!
Yes, you just want to fall prostrate before that kind of Goodness, before God