A Lifelong Process

Conversion is a lifelong process!!!!  We always need that conversion of mind and heart so that we can live happy, holy, faithful, prayerful, dedicated lives.  Over the weekend, Zacchaeus was a great example of conversion.  His intention was just to see Jesus, but because he was short in stature he climbed a sycamore tree and when Jesus arrived at the spot, instead of passing by, he called Zacchaeus down and stayed at his house.  Zacchaeus' life was changed and in the gospel he told our Lord what he would to make amends.  We know that Jesus is all loving and merciful and that is the look that he gives to us.  As we live the call to conversion, we are also called to live and share the gift of God's love.  Last week, at the closing Mass of our evangelization workshop, Bishop John Brungardt of the Diocese of Dodge City gave us a homework assignment.  He told us, "Go forth and tell someone, Jesus loves you more than you can ask or imagine."  That has been his trademark saying and he is inviting us to go forth and announce the same.  I say that to you as you live your lives, your faith, and your continuing call to conversion: "Jesus loves you more than you can ask or imagine."