June 11

“The first form of witness is the very life of the missionary, of the Christian family, and of the ecclesial community, which reveal a new way of living. The missionary who, despite all his or her human limitations and defects, lives a simple life, taking Christ as the model, is a sign of God and of transcendent realities. But everyone in the Church, striving to imitate the Divine Master, can and must bear this kind of witness; in many cases it is the only possible way of being a missionary.”

-Pope St. John Paul II

Today’s Reflection:

Mission begins not with words, but with the quiet, faithful witness of a life conformed to Christ. Even in our imperfections, when we live simply and love deeply, we become signs of God’s presence in the world. How can you let your ordinary daily life become a witness to the extraordinary love of Christ?