Who Inspires Us? In Who's Tracks Do We Follow?

Ruth 1:16 - But Ruth said (to Naomi), "Do not ask me to abandon or forsake you! For wherever you go, I will go, wherever you lodge I will lodge, your people shall be my people, and your God my God."

Ruth was a Moabite who had married one of the son's of Naomi, a faithful Jew unto God. Yes, how wonderful it is that good people can inspire others to change their ways and to follow a better path. In Today's world, however, we have millions of people inspired by people who themselves are not inspired by God, which leave the last condition of a society in worse condition than before. Its amazing to see how easily millions of people are fooled into believing this or that person from Hollywood, a sports icon, or a music celebrity has it all together, or how quickly people are to buy into this or that persons views about life which are far from godliness, fidelity, generosity, modesty, self-control, hope and charity. Soon enough people have no one that they can trust, they can be so hurt that the only way of self preservation seems to close out everyone which cause even more pain as God had created us to be in communion with others and himself. A few questions to ponder:

(1) Can you name some people in your life who have lived such godly lives that they truly are inspirational?

(2) Have you spoken with them and asked them why they have chosen to live an exceptional life in God?

(3) Which teachers were inspiring for you and why?

(4) Which sisters, brothers, or priests have inspired you and why?

(5) What do I need to change in my life to be more truly inspiring, that is, to be truly following the Lord of Divine Inspiration, Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

(6) Am I willing to encourage others (teens and young adults) to consider living inspirational lives in Christ by being a brother, sister, or priest, or for those marriage to live holier lives, or those single to follow Christ (the Way, the Truth, and the Life) and not the newest fade or celebrity?

Our Catholic Church is completely dependent on people giving their life to Christ. When we complain that our church does have much to offer, then I must beg the question; What are you doing to improve the church? St. Francis was 25 when he decided to re-inspire the church, but it was not him that was the inspiration but God himself who said to him, "Francis, rebuild my church which you see falling into ruin." And respire the church he did!!! All good things are possible in Christ who shall inspire mankind until the end of times.