Bearing Fruit That Will Remain

Jesus has left us his "job", entrusted the mighty work of "evangelization" to us...that is, or spreading his message of love, forgiveness and self-sacrifice to generation after generation. St. John Paul II called for a "new evangelization" in 2000 and set the wheels in motion. Both succeeding popes accepted this mission and now efforts are being made in parishes, both from the pulpit and in gatherings and discussions.
Our Marist schools have always had this mission in mind, one that was set as a goal by St. Marcellin. Last night at our Baccalaureate Mass, our final Mass with the class of 2014, it was refreshingly evident that they have gotten the message and intend to live it in the years ahead.
A friend of mine sent me a draft of the evangelization talk he will be giving on June 1. It's a powerful talk, in the league of one that St. Paul would give, one that could result in the opening of a third parish in the city where he is speaking!
Jesus told the disciples that he appointed them to go and bear fruit that will remain, (Jn 15: 17) and 2000 years later that fruit needs a little tending but is still fresh and vigorous.
Bro. Rene