The Necessary Testimony of Hypocrites

Though my student is not a Dominican, the lesson applies to him and all of us. We are not perfectly transformed in our minds. We are still slightly hypocritical. But Christ still calls us to speak of his mercies. “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you,” writes Peter, adding, “yet do it with gentleness and reverence” (I Peter 3:15). Knowing our weakness, we can be gentle with others and reverent toward God, who knows our weakness and yet loves and uses us for his purposes even as he is healing us. Read Full Article »