By Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life, Oct. 17, 2024
Mr. Randy Hain is President of Serviam Partners (www.serviampartners.com) and is a sought-after executive coach and leadership consultant for business leaders and companies all over the country.
When I give talks around the country or sometimes in correspondence with readers of my books or blog posts on Integrated Catholic Life, I am often asked what I mean when I encourage others to “be joyful” and share the “light of Christ” with others. I am referring to the response I typically give when asked for effective ways to share our Catholic faith at work and in the public square. I sometimes get strange and curious looks. “Surely, there is more to it than that,” they might be thinking. Or “Well, I wanted the 10 step plan, but I guess I can try this,” may cross their minds.
I share these basic concepts with good reason. Recall Christ’s teaching:“You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Heavenly Father”(Matthew 5:13-14, 16). Do we really share our Christ-inspired joy with others? Are we the light of Christ to everyone we encounter? ….