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[BIBLEDRB]John 15:18-19[/BIBLEDRB]
Today I declined to do something at my place of work, essentially because it violated my conscience and Catholic teaching. I was relieved at how remarkably easy it was to make that decision and to speak up. There were no doubts or hesitations. I thank God for that.
I didn’t get in trouble for declining; my boss instantly understood and found someone else to do it. But it ruined my whole day anyway. Later, when I was alone in my office, I cried. And I wasn’t exactly sure why.
Later, I realized that it wasn’t because of the sin that had just taken place, but for far more selfish reasons: I felt absolutely alone.
Increasingly these days (particularly following the recent election and the Roe v. Wade anniversary), I realize that my values are not line with that of the majority. Don’t get me wrong. I have no need to be part of the “popular,” politically correct movement or any silliness like that. But sometimes it gets tiring to be going constantly against the current.
When I got home from work, I suddenly started thinking about that phrase that goes something to the effect of, “You are called to live in this world but not be of it.” A quick Google search brought me to John 15:18-27. And that brought some cold comfort.
I don’t exactly think this post has a point. But I just wanted to share with some people (strangers regardless) that I thought would understand.
Today I declined to do something at my place of work, essentially because it violated my conscience and Catholic teaching. I was relieved at how remarkably easy it was to make that decision and to speak up. There were no doubts or hesitations. I thank God for that.
I didn’t get in trouble for declining; my boss instantly understood and found someone else to do it. But it ruined my whole day anyway. Later, when I was alone in my office, I cried. And I wasn’t exactly sure why.
Later, I realized that it wasn’t because of the sin that had just taken place, but for far more selfish reasons: I felt absolutely alone.
Increasingly these days (particularly following the recent election and the Roe v. Wade anniversary), I realize that my values are not line with that of the majority. Don’t get me wrong. I have no need to be part of the “popular,” politically correct movement or any silliness like that. But sometimes it gets tiring to be going constantly against the current.
When I got home from work, I suddenly started thinking about that phrase that goes something to the effect of, “You are called to live in this world but not be of it.” A quick Google search brought me to John 15:18-27. And that brought some cold comfort.
I don’t exactly think this post has a point. But I just wanted to share with some people (strangers regardless) that I thought would understand.
