One of our colleagues, goes to a different Metro stop (subway) every morning and passes out a flyer called, “A Word for Today” (Una ParoIa Per Oggi).

On the front page he puts quotes, jokes and interesting stories. On the back page he writes a gospel message. He hands out about 500 a day. His goal is to establish contact with people so that he can share his faith. He works hard and is very faithful. He has been at it for three years with little fruit to show for his efforts. But, he continues, he doesn’t quit.

Another one of our colleagues, plays the violin. He practices with two other musicians on a weekly basis. A couple times a year his trio puts on concerts in Rome. He has shared his faith on several occasions with his fellow musicians. He is keen to meet the family and friends of his trio in order to establish opportunities to share his faith. He and his wife work hard at meeting their neighbors to establish relationships. They have seen little fruit from their efforts lately. They continue, they don’t quit.

I coach basketball twice a week for the purpose of sharing my faith with basketball players. I have shared with just about everyone I have met at the club at one level or another. I’m sharing my faith with two people at the present time. I keep learning what to say and what not to say. I work hard at it, but, haven’t seen any fruit. I am convinced that I need to continue.

Some of my beliefs have changed over the years. For instance, I used to think that if one works hard one would eventually achieve what one was striving for. That is true at times, but when one works with people it also depends on the other person’s response. In this case, Italians are resistant to change and to accept the message we share. Only God can convict the heart, bring repentance to the person’s life if the person is willing to accept His offer. God doesn’t force Himself on anyone. We continue in God’s grace working and waiting for the harvest.

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