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ISSUE 2 JULY 2021

How can we be witnesses to Christ?

Augustine George Elita Moloparambil

The different ways that we can bear witness There are multiple ways of being witnesses to
to Christ is through being a life witness, Christ. First, you can be a life witness. Wherever
evangelization, sacramental life, acts of you may be, whatever may be your work, you
charity, and social work. We can lead an should work with the conviction that by your life,
God is blessing others and see your work as a
exemplary life, speak to others about Jesus,
worship Jesus through the Eucharist and service. Second, you can do evangelization. We
must speak to others about Jesus the Savior and
sacraments, complete charitable acts in the salvation He had given and gives. Third, you
Jesus' name, and inspire change in society. can participate in sacramental life. We can
our
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missionary acts when we're with others become witness to Sunday
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participation in the Holy Mass, frequent reception
outside of church. We can also do a multiple of sacraments, participation in
of charitable acts outside of church such as
celebrations and enthusiastic participation in the
do acts of charity. We become witnesses to Christ
educational institutions, and even old age
helping out at orphanages, hospitals, pastoral activities of the parish. Fourth, you can
homes. Finally, actively participating in the through charitable acts like giving food to the
hungry and water to the thirsty and cloth to the
the
of
reception
Holy Mass, frequent in the naked, visiting the sick and the prisoners, etc.
participating
sacraments, and the Parish will Fifth, you can do social work. Christians should
pastoral activities of be careful to raise their voice against evil and
strengthen us as Christians and aid us in wrong social systems and to stand for Gospel
being witnesses to Christ. values. Sixth, you can have a life of suffering.
Every Christian should be aware of the fact that
when we take up sufferings for Jesus, we are
blessed.
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You can be a life witness, through Jos Parayil
evangelization, sacramental life,
acts of charity, and social work. A
life witness should live their life
according to the teachings of Jesus.
Their life should live as an example We must know the Word.
to those who aspire to live a life We must hear the Word.
according to Jesus. Evangelization We must understand the
means to speak to others about meaning of the Word. It is
Jesus, and the salvation He gives. important
We should be a witness by to act
worshipping the Eucharist. Divine should
according to the Word. We
life is imparted by the Eucharist also pray
and other holy sacraments. Acts of strength to for
charity include feeding the poor or disciples. be good
donating clothes to the less
fortunate. Christians should also
raise their voice against evil and
wrong social systems, and stand for
Gospel values.

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