The Church's Authority and Our Duty to Evangelize

SUMMARY

This reflection focuses on the Church's authority to teach, warn, and guide Catholics in truth and charity. Tim draws together the readings from Ezekiel, Romans, and Matthew to show that the Christian life is not passive: those who have received much also have a responsibility to share the Gospel. He explains how Scripture presents correction, evangelization, and obedience to the Church as part of love itself, not as burdensome extras. Along the way, he contrasts authentic Catholic teaching with distortions of St. Paul that try to replace external moral law with private preference. The result is a powerful call to embrace the Magisterium, avoid hardened hearts, and let the love of God move us to speak the truth.