Let your voice be heard--Remember Jericho?

I don’t believe in coincidence much. Many times while in prayer, I will meditate on something and my mind will come up with all sorts of questions or sometimes even doubts about my faith journey. When this happens, more often that not the Holy Spirit will give me the answer rather quickly—whether it’s in a sermon, or a radio or TV program, or even through everyday conversations with someone!

I think I prefer it that way—I’d go nuts if I actually heard voices like Joan of Arc or any of the other Saints who have been privileged in that regard! I’m just not strong enough (or humble enough) to warrant that type of attention from our Lord! So I’m glad He makes it subtle enough that I have to listen more attentively to hear Him.

Take today, for instance. On my drive to Fresno for a meeting tomorrow, I was thinking that, while prayer is the best weapon against evil, I can and should do more to let others know how I feel in regards to the dignity of human life and the sanctity of Marriage.

I thought, “Well, Lord I write a blog and when the opportunity presents itself I try to put my two cents worth in.” I guess it’s not enough. When I got to Fresno, I turned on the TV and here’s Bishop Steinbock of the Fresno Diocese on the screen reading this letter exhorting everyone to get more involved in letting our government representatives know how we feel.

I signed up even before his Eminence finished reading the letter. The Holy Spirit doesn’t have to tell ME twice!