For if we can no longer be a witness in Christ, then we are dead in our mission.
I arrived early at mass today planning on reciting my rosary and spiritual reading. When I sat down, a fellow parishioner handed me a paper for the novena to St. Anthony. During the prayer you are asked to offer up your intentions. I paused for a moment and reflected that St. Anthony is known as the patron saint of lost items. I prayed that he would help me always to find my joy in Christ daily.
In recent months I’ve found it difficult to remain joyful when life was sour – I could no longer make lemonade out of lemons – and the monotony of daily life took it’s toll. However, it was the reminder of a good friend that put me back on track. In order to be an effective missionary, one must be able to find joy in Christ each day. A missionary needs to reflect and find what inspires them. They must be ready to share and be a witness at a moments notice. For if we can no longer be a witness in Christ, then we are dead in our mission.
Since that conversation, I’ve tried my best to be find joy in the small moments of each day and find Christ where least expected. To find humour when things are disastrous and ultimately entrust God after I’ve put in my best.