6/02/2019

Piety Explained

The active ministry of the Church – that is, building up the kingdom of God in the world – has a dark side to it. Martha complained to Jesus about the apparent laziness of her sister. Hence, we should not be surprised that those consumed by their ministry may speak ill of those who embrace works that appear “less active” than their own; namely, practices that may not appear to “help” anyone overtly. When the spirit of Martha is allowed to dominate, an unhealthy activism becomes the focus of the soul. Activism nurtures pride because it gives the impression that the activist is a kind of savior. Again, activism is always a serious issue in any life, which is why regular prayer (the spirit of Mary) is necessary for every minister in the Church. A remedy for activism is to never doubt the power of prayer and to meditate upon the words of Christ that “man does not live by bread alone” (Matthew 4:4).

Read the whole thing here--https://www.catholicstand.com/piety-the-heavenly-gaze-that-guides-our-earthly-journey/

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