June 23. SEE.  Bernadette thought to herself, “Much of what the church is teaching us seems to be kind of negative, “don’t do this,” or look at the problem side.” When I was confirmed I decided to put another message on my wall in my room, and also on my facebook wall. The Golden Rule is, WHATEVER YOU WISH THAT PEOPLE WOULD DO TO YOU, DO SO FOR THEM.”  It has been my motto for 5 years now.  I remember, once in matric when I was with a group who wanted to go drinking during break, my friend George stopped me, for which I thank God and him. He knew I wasn’t that kind of girl but was just trying to keep up with the rest of the group. 

JUDGE. Reflect, share. Scripture.  Whatever you wish that people would do to you, do so for them, for this is the law and the prophets. Enter by the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.  The gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life and those who find it are few.  From Matt 7:12-14.  Pope Francis:  The primary reason for evangelising is the love of Jesus which we have received. If we do not feel an intense desire to share this love we need to pray insistently that he will once more touch our cold hearts and shake up our lukewarm and superficial existence. EG264.  Pope Leo:  Eight centuries ago, Saint Francis prompted an evangelical renewal in the Christians and society of his time. Wealthy and self-confident, the young Francis was taken aback and converted by his direct contact with the poor and outcast of society. The story of his life continues to appeal to the minds and hearts of believers, and many non-believers as well. It changed history.   DT 7

ACT AND PRAY.  How are you living out The Golden Rule?   Reflect and share with someone.