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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.

 

Randy HainWhen 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? ….

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