WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?

 

WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?

1.     St. Augustine defines a Christian as “one who follows Christ” – St. Paul long before him had written to the Romans to explain to explain to them what it means to be a Christian- It means change of Masters and allegiance; Before you become Christians you were…. Now that you are Christian….

2.     The line between a Christian and non-Christian is drawn – it is clear. But there are two ways to being a Christian- There is a genuine Christianity and counterfeit Christians.

a)     There is a Christian who says: Lord, Lord

b)    There is a Christian who does the will of Father

c)     There is a Christian who goes to Church every Sunday

d)    There is a Christian who changes his life and shapes it to that of Christ.

e)     There is a Christian who joins his brothers and sisters in the sacrifice of Mass- There is a Christian who genuinely loves his neighbor and helps him or her in his/her needs.

f)    There is a Christian who knows all about his religion- who talks religion- there is a Christian who lives it, and does not divorce it from daily life. That is why St. James said: Do not be hearers of the word only- be doers of it. God who is moved by repentance to have mercy even on the greatest sinners, look kindly on our humble prayers and enlighten our hearts, so that we may have strength to fulfill thy commandments through Christ Our Lord.   Amen