The Voice of Christ into the World

One of my son's favorite tablet applications is the "Talking Tom Cat." For the unfamiliar, it's an app wherein "Tom the cat," listens to what you have to say, then in his own chipmunk-like voice, echoes or mimics the exact words you have just said. Kids have a belly laugh from this app!
I am reminded about the voice of one calling in the desert, the one who is unfit to unstrap the sandals of Jesus, John the baptist.


"I am the voice of one crying out in the desert,
'Make straight the way of the Lord,'
as Isaiah the prophet said." (John 1: 22-23)


John is just but an echo of Christ. Like us, we are Christ's echo into the world. We do our best to follow Christ by "mimicking" His words and actions.  But we do not claim the glory or recognition for our own. Only Christ's is the credit and attention.

How are we to become the Voice of Christ into the world?

1. Let our actions do the talking. Witnessing is the best way to be the voice of Christ. "Preach the Gospel always, if necessary use words (St. Francis of Assisi)." This quote from St. Francis interjects the value of preaching through action. We can ask oursleves, "What have I done today that Christ would have done?" or "What will I do today as if Christ Himself will do?"

2. Study and use scripture. The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit. Many will ridicule us because of being a witness of Christ and being His voice in the workplace or school. The Word of God will strengthen us and make us firm. And when used at an opportune time, specially when someone comes to us for counsel, the Word is very powerful in convicting someone to know, love, and accept Christ. Jesus himself used scripture from the old testament to either rebuke or encourage.

3. Prepare the way for the Lord. We invite others to know Christ in a more concrete way. We encourage them to go to Mass, or for Confession, or bring them to join Community life. The "voice" is meant to lead the blind.  Our world is laid with crooked paths that lead to a life of emptiness and sin. God's voice through us will help others find the way to Jesus.

Unlike the Talking Tom Cat of which echoes our voice in a smaller voice. God's voice through us is a voice that will change our family, society, and the world.  Let the Lord's Voice echo to the ends of the earth!