The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Give Witness—Your Testimony Matters
Have you ever noticed how crucial a single witness is in solving a crime on TV shows like Law & Order? Without someone willing to say "I saw this" under oath, the case often falls apart. In this episode of Know Before You Go, Fr. Charlie Bouchard explains that just as testimony is vital in a court of law, it is absolutely essential to our Christian faith.
Reflecting on the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Charlie explores the powerful examples of Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist—two figures whose personal testimony changed the course of history. He challenges us to overcome our shyness and fear of hypocrisy to speak openly about what we believe.
In a "post-truth" society, how can we be authentic witnesses to the Gospel? Whether through acts of charity, fighting for justice, or simply standing up for the Truth, your testimony has the power to bring others into a friendship with the Lord.
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🙏 Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction from Fr. Charlie Bouchard
0:15 - The power of a witness in crime dramas
1:40 - Testimony in the life of faith: Mary Magdalene
2:34 - John the Baptist: Testifying to the Light
3:17 - Our baptismal mission to give witness
4:15 - Why Catholics struggle to share their personal testimony
5:41 - The martyrs of "Of Gods and Men"
6:57 - How to be a witness today: Charity, Justice, and Truth
8:01 - Finding the grace and power of God
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