Often in the history of the church and in the personal lives of Christians there has been persecution. People have taken the good works Christians have done and have mocked them, ridiculed them, and even given ulterior and sinister motives to them. And yet, Christ calls us to do good anyway.

Fr. Scott O'Brien, O.P. remind us of the call we have received. It is a call to act for good in the world in the name of Jesus Christ. Christ calls us to do good and the Spirit of Truth, the Advocate whom Christ has sent, enables us and strengthens us so that we can do these good works, these works of mercy.

How is God calling you to do good today?

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