Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Attraction

If you want to pass on or convince someone of a belief system or way of life, it might be best to do it by example rather than by words that that promote your “way.”  I remember my big sister Maureen being a forgiving person when I was a brat.  I did not think I was a brat, of course, because I was all about me.  But her forgiving me made me think, “Hey, she has been in Catholic school four years longer than me.  Maybe there is something to this religion.”  It did not make me forgiving or a better person all at once, but her example stayed with me until I was ready.  Pass it on by living it.  Action is more attractive than words.   

2 comments:

  1. I love this, and happy to hear a Maureen story - its been awhile! 💕 "Attraction rather than promotion" also comes to mind. ✨️

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    1. It is indeed good to hear a “Maureen story.” I remember a homily you gave a few years ago when you revistedJohn XX





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