GOD'S ARMY

When visiting Knock, a few days ago, I became aware of the need for 'soldiers' to fight on the good side in the battle against evil.
We may be a person who believes in the Presence of God and also His absence where evil seems to thrive.  Or, we may simply like to move with the flow and happy to believe in a Divine Presence.

In truth, who and whatever we are is of less importance than who we believe God to be.

The Bible tells us about Jesus and how He has redeemed the world by dying on the Cross.

Are we able to believe this or is it a struggle to come to terms with the Gift of our Faith?

I believe there is a battle going on, the force of good versus the force of evil.

How effective we can be will be determined by how strong our belief is in God Almighty..

Confirmation is the Sacrament that empowers us to become a soldier of Christ.

We are told, God can do anything and yet the respect and reverence God has for our freedom of choice curtails His influence on our lives.

God depends on the good will of each person to be true to themselves and their commitment to willingly respond to God's love for us.

The battle is on in the world today.  Evil does exist.

Can we be faithful to our calling to become a soldier of Christ, someone who truly loves God..

Am I willing to be a member of God's Army?
When I recall the people I met and saw in Knock; families with children / religious / older couples / single folk / workers etc.  quietly praying and giving time to God, then I realise that these are truly God's Army!