Walk the Walk!

"Preach the Gospel at all times, if necessary, use words."  St. Francis of Assisi.”

 

     Today's gospel is one that I think everyone needs to read.  Jesus is talking about those that claim to be holy, but their actions do not reveal their holiness.  He is talking about people who do good, only so that the good that they do can be seen by others.  He is talking about people who "talk the talk," but who don't really "walk the walk!"  This speaks to me because of my profession as a religion teacher.  Every day I stand in front of my students and I "talk the talk."  I tell them what God expects of us and I teach them all the facts that they need to know about our Catholic faith.  I give them assignments and tests to make sure they are learning.  But, all the while, they are watching me.  They are listening to me.  They are learning from me........but not just facts about the Catholic faith, but how to LIVE the Catholic faith.....how to "walk the walk!"

 

How do I respond to the student that is misbehaving? 

How do  treat them each day? 

Do I listen to them as they speak? 

Do I make them feel that they matter? 

Do I accept them as they are?

Do I encourage them and motivate them?

Do my words inspire them?

 

      If I am going to teach about the Catholic faith each day, I better be ready to live it each day too!   My students will learn way more from my actions, than they ever will from my words.

 

    So, this Lent, I challenge you to live out your faith too.  Maybe God didn't bless you with the ability to teach about your faith using your words, but we all can reveal our faith through our actions that model the best teacher of all.....CHRIST Himself.  You know, He was the first one to ever "walk the walk!!"