In Remembrance of Me

by Ragan Courtney and Buryl Red

In remembrance of Me eat this bread
In remembrance of Me drink this wine
In remembrance of Me pray for the time
When God's own will is done

In remembrance of me heal the sick
In remembrance of me feed the poor
In remembrance of me open the door
And let your brother in, let him in

Take eat and be comforted
Drink and remember too
That this is my body and precious blood
Shed for you, shed for you

In remembrance of me search for truth
In remembrance of me always love
In remembrance of me don't look above
But in your heart, in your heart
Look in your heart for God

Do this in remembrance of Me
Do this in remembrance of Me
In remembrance of Me

Preaching

“Preach the gospel at all times; if necessary, use words.” ascribed to St. Francis of Assisi

The Great Commission “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Matthew 28:19

“…and I by my works will show you my faith.” James 2:18

In many countries of the world, especially in Asia, it is forbidden to proselytize. In India, Mother Teresa could not teach the gospel to anyone unless they asked it of her. In Saudi Arabia, Bibles are forbidden. In China, there is an official, state approved Church and an underground Church in union with Rome. In Western culture, religion is out-of-touch, passé, something not to be considered. For many, there are psychological wounds, which hinder their hearing the words of Jesus or believing them to be true. The sins of Christians work against the spreading of the Gospel. So, it is necessary to live the Gospel. The people converted by Mother Teresa saw the message of the Gospel in her work and wanted the faith. So, as St. Francis saw it, we must show others Jesus’ love in our actions.