The first reading from the liturgy today raises the question "What is a good Christian?" How many times have you asked yourself that question? Preparing a homily for the mother of a very close friend and high school classmate, I knew that I had to convey the virtue that so characterized her life. It is the life of a true Christian. While preparing, I came upon these words: The best thing to give your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to your father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to your self, respect; to all men, charity.
Could there be a better description of a generous person? Isn't this the expectation that we all have for a Christian? These are words from an Indian guru quoted by Dr. Wayne Dyer in The Power of Intention, p 124. Why the picture of the anchor? Think about it in relation to the first question: What is a good Christian?
