What If It Were Your Only Son?

From the talk Become a Better Version of Yourself
Matthew Kelly
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Speaker Matthew Kelly tells a great story here of a pandemic that is sweeping the world. He then relates his story to Sunday mass. With so many people either not going to mass or going but feeling bored, I must ask you a simple question. What if it were your only son who gave his life for the sake of humanity?

I think in this day and age, many Catholics go to church because that is what they were taught they are supposed to do. But how many have actually taken the time to learn more about their faith and realize how the mass is heaven on Earth. Many come to church to be entertained. They have an attitude of “What can I get out of this” instead of “What can I give him.” I don’t care how boring you think mass is. We are there to praise him. When people stop thinking “me me me” and start thinking “he he he,” I think they will find the mass to have a deeper meaning. Instead of looking at your watch and wondering when the priest will stop talking so you can go home, why not actually try paying attention to the readings and homily and participating in mass. Donate your time and talents and get involved in something with your church. Not only will you be helping others, but you will expand on your knowledge of the faith as well. And mass may no longer feel like an obligation, but something that you actually look forward to on Sunday.

Just remember, when you go to mass, even if the priest bores you to tears, or children are crying all around you, you will still receive grace because Christ is present on that alter. He radiates grace whether you catch on to it or not.