1 Peter, Chapter 3, Verse 13-16
13 Now
who is going to harm you if you are enthusiastic for what is good? 14 But even if you should
suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give
an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, 16 but do it
with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you
are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be
put to shame.
In yesterday’s video Archbishop Sheen explained that
suffering is an integral part of becoming a new person in Christ by the giving
up the self and ego in sacrifice to the other.
On the marriage of my oldest son his little brother
was asked to say something at the reception. Vincent got up (he is 6’6”) and while
all eyes were on him stated, “First Chris called Kate and there was the
telephone ring: then there was a bond
establish and the trust ring began: then after some time came the
engagement ring: and naturally
followed the wedding ring: but Chris I
have to warn you that after today there is one more ring; for now begins the suffer
ring.
Christian suffering begins at home: for it is in the
home the Lord develops the understanding heart when one discovers the imperfections
of the other and makes sacrifices seeking the good of the other as other.
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