"We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the Father's love for us…" –St. John Paul II
We don’t always appreciate the sacrament of baptism as much as we can. It is a sacrament where heaven is opened up to us, where the Holy Spirit descends upon us, and where we hear God say, “You are my beloved child, with you I am well pleased.” How did we receive this great gift? Through God humbling himself and becoming one with those in need.
Our family members, friends, and neighbors may not be Catholic, are they called to come to Christ? If they are, this puts us in a difficult position. Not everyone wants their beliefs or experiences challenged. Because of this, our society is beginning to teach that all faiths, all beliefs, are equal. Do we believe this? Does God simply call a hindu to be the best hindu he can be or does he call all peoples to his Son, near and far? Let us look to the scriptures.