When Tragedy Strikes, Remember Who You Are

Last updated on: April 16, 2013 at 12:15 pm by Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

When Tragedy Strikes, Remember Who You Are 2013-04-16T12:15:20-05:00 Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Whether we are reacting to the headlines out of Boston or dealing with personal tragedies, it is easy to forget who we are when we go through difficult times. Instead of thinking and acting like the sons and daughters of God that we are, we can become petty, spiteful, isolating, self-pitying and even vengeful.

It was this impulse Pope Francis was challenging when he reminded all of us in his message to the people of Boston to “resolve to not be overcome by evil, but to combat evil by doing good.”

I’d like us all to reflect on that message today. What good can you do for the people around you? I would like to ask that, as a way of honoring the victims and families affected by the Boston bombings, that we offer up acts of charity and kindness in their honor. These acts don’t have to be epic. Hold the door for someone carrying a load of packages. Let someone else take the parking space closer to the grocery store entrance. Call up a friend to say you were thinking of them. Take over a chore that isn’t usually yours. As you do these things and more, offer up a brief prayer, perhaps something like, “I offer up this act of charity as my way of combatting evil by doing good. Lord, please multiply my efforts as you multiplied the loaves and fishes that your peace may reign.”

Channel the anger, pain, and anguish you feel into works that rob Satan of the victory. Remember who you are and proclaim God’s grace through the choices you make today and everyday.

Previous Post

April 16, 2013

COMING TUES on More2Life Radio--Out of Control

Next Post

April 16, 2013 What Dose of Antidepressant Do You Need to Tolerate a Miserable Marriage?

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Anxiety atheism Attachment Church Conflict Resolution Counseling Depression faith Family forgiveness Gender Happiness Health Humor Marriage Mental Health Mental Illness Mindfulness morality More2Life Radio Parenting Personal Wellness Personality Disorder Popcak Psychology News reconciliation Relationship religion self-help Sexuality Spirituality stress theology of the body Uncategorized

Select a Month June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

Which Christian group is known for following a strict dress code and pacifism?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Amish Lutherans Baptists Pentecostals