ashamed of me and of my words

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Galatians 6:14-18 Galatians 2:16, 20; Philippians 1:20-21 Luke 9:23-26

Luke 9:26  For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

Are we ashamed of Jesus today?  Sometimes I think we are even when we don't think so.  In this political season, are we willing to stand up for Christ or do we water down the Gospel and compromise our faith?

What about abortion for example?  Are we afraid of being extreme?  What about the right to believe in the Word of God and call what is right right and what is wrong wrong?  What about homosexuality?  Do we endorse what the Bible calls and abomination?

Are we afraid of the people who are perishing?

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to know what is right and what is wrong and to be willing to follow your leading with faith and courage.

Amen