Apply the Words of Saint Peter

Active participation is essential for the life of the Church at all levels. May all of us who profess the Catholic faith have the courage to live the Catholic faith. May all of us who profess the Catholic faith have the patience to love the Catholic faith. May all of us who profess the Catholic faith have the wisdom to protect the Catholic faith.

The words of Saint Peter is both a description of who we are as Christians and a call to action. Saint Peter provides us with simple instructions on the most important duty, most important purpose of our lives as Christians:

But you are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises” of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.


Remember these words of Saint Peter and incorporate them into your life.

Active participation is essential for the life, the growth, of individual parishes, dioceses, religious orders, and the entire universal church. Active participation is essential for the growth of each believer, each faithful follower.

Do not allow your mind or hands to become idle, do not allow your mind become bored, listless. Keep yourself engaged with your faith, engaged with God.