Marlon De La Torre on How to Accompany Someone toward Jesus Christ

"The ability to listen is a pivotal attribute of the human being because it is associated with a willful intent to act on what was heard. Abraham heard the voice of the Lord and in faith was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac Mary, the Mother of God listened to the voice of the angel Gabriel and responded by saying 'yes' to be the Mother of God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church associates the term to listen with obedience which is the act to submit freely to the word that has been heard because its truth is guaranteed by God who is truth itself.

"When a person begins a journey to seek the one true God, the initial steps involve the ability to listen and a willingness to follow and investigate what is heard. The understanding here is what is being heard is associated with God our Father in heaven. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Marlon De La Torre, Director of Catechesis for the Diocese of Fort Worth, reflected on the patience and prudence:needed when accompanying someone on a path to Christ.

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Knowing Is Doing: How to accompany someone toward Jesus Christ. (12 SEP 22)