Today’s reflection verse should wake us up to realize this is no ordinary message from Christ. It’s a living summons. The Kingdom of God has broken into our world in the person of Jesus Christ. It is not merely something we await in the future—it is something we live in the present. It is active. It is near.
To evangelize today is to participate in this holy movement. The Gospel of the Kingdom is not just good news—it is the news that changes hearts, communities, and destinies. It brings freedom to the captive, light to those in darkness, and eternal hope to the weary. And it is ours to share.
This is the mission that Christ has entrusted to His Church. It is not an option, not a side project—it is the beating heart of our identity as Catholics. And now is the time for us to proclaim it with courage and joy.
The Kingdom doesn’t grow by dominance. It grows through love. Through humble acts of witness. Through bold proclamation, tender service, and the unwavering fire of believing hearts. Every time we speak Jesus’ name with love and truth, the Kingdom advances.
So let us take heart. This is not about having all the answers. It’s about announcing through love the One who is the answer. It’s not about arguing—it’s about inviting. It’s not about pressure—it’s about Presence. [Except from Pierre-Alain Giffard’s “The Kingdom is at Hand – But what does that Really Mean?” May 2025]