To the Ends of the Earth: Character – Week 7, Day 5 - There is a Cloud of Witnesses Cheering Us On

Mark C. McCann | 10/24/2024

Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. Practice hospitality ungrudgingly to one another. As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.

1 Peter 4:8–10

The Catholic life is not a solo act. There are no loners in the Christian walk. We need one another as we journey toward our heavenly goal. And thanks be to God, those who have made the journey before us — the saints — move us to continue the work of sharing the Gospel on earth. From their place in heaven they cheer us on as we continue the race. They offer us counsel and comfort and challenge us to overcome our weaknesses and move forward in the strength of the Spirit.

Salvation is a journey that is best lived out in the company of other Catholics who walk with us. The Church is a refuge, full of worthy men and women who have committed to the cause of Christ. Together, our prayers cover a multitude of sins. As we worship together and seek the intercession of the saints, we stand united in purpose and strive together to complete the task to which we have been called.

Questions for Reflection

How can the example of the saints strengthen you to complete the journey of salvation?

Which saints have been particularly influential in your life? Who has interceded on your behalf as you have run the race?

What other men in your life need your prayers, encouragement, and care today?

Praying with Scripture

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. (1 Thess 5:11)

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About the Author

Mark C. McCann

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Mark C. McCann is an author and Ministry Consultant with more than 30 years of writing and ministry experience. He has published articles for a number of Catholic magazines and websites including St. Anthony Messenger, Emmanuel Magazine, Liguorian Magazine, Catholic Stand, the Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He recently published the 4-volume Catholic men's devotional, To the Ends of the Earth, as well as the 2021 Advent Daybreaks devotional and 2022 Lenten Daybreaks devotional with Liguori Publishing. He has also released his End Times novel series, Jacob's Dream: The Vision and Jacob's Dream: The Final Battle. He was a radio host and producer for 8 years at a Connecticut Christian radio station and has worked as a Catholic religion teacher/campus minister and a parish youth minister. He has also served the Norwich, CT Diocese as a Youth Ministry Director and Family Life Director. He currently lives in Connecticut with his Proverbs 31 wife, where together they have brought up three incredible children. He strives each day to live out his call to be a man of words. You can learn more about Mark and his writing at www.wordsnvisions.com.