A Life of Service

One of the key aspects of the Marist Mission of making Jesus known and loved, is to direct this effort to "the least favored," of those most in need.  If they are to know and love God, they must experience him in us, who show them that love in very concrete ways that satisfy their simple but immediate needs.  St. Matthew outlines them in chapter 25:  feeding the hungry, slaking the thirsty, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the imprisoned or shut-ins. On April 3rd, Central Catholic Sophomores will have a retreat day on the theme of service, with speakers in the morning and actual service in the afternoon.  This will be a tangible way of bringing home the message. Pope Francis has reminded us that we need to get "involved by word and deed in people's daily lives," and in his now famous words, taking on "the smell of the sheep" we serve. (The Joy of the Gospel, #24.)
The example of the compassionate, warm, loving Jesus in the film, Son of God, is the perfect motivation for putting Matthew into practice.  In addition to our personal prayer, this film is another way of spending time with Jesus; the more we do, the more we will become like him.
Bro. Rene