Tuesday 19 September

1Timothy 3:1-13, Psalm 101, Luke 7:11-17

Catholic character

All the qualities that St Paul lists must be part of my Christian character. Even though I may not be called to be a leader in the community, I have a family and my family life is helpful in forming my Christian character. Jesus knows how important families are in Christian communities. Do I sometimes forget the character-forming atmosphere of my family life? Do I seek a less demanding pastoral place where I can minister to others without having to think too much about the sort of person I am to live with?