I heard someone today say that Catholicism is faith in action.  I thought about that for quite awhile, and I think it’s pretty insightful.  Throughout history, Catholics have brought the gospels to life through their works.

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta started an entire order of women within the Church, with the primary focus of caring for the poorest of the poor.  Catholics have shaped education throughout the world, starting grade schools, high schools, and universities.  Most, at least in the United States, are recognized for their high quality.  Catholics have also created great hospitals throughout the world to heal and comfort the suffering.

So many of the canonized Saints have spread the gospel message through the way that they lived their own lives.  St. Francis started an order of men who embraced gospel poverty and simplicity, sacrificing worldly goods for heavenly treasures.

Catholicism at its best is definitely faith in action…at least it should be.