Sharing Your Faith: You Have Everything You Need

Thinking about talking to others about Jesus can feel overwhelming. You might imagine needing a bullhorn, a theology degree, or the charisma of a celebrity. The good news is, you don't need any of that. Forget the fiery speeches, the hand-painted signs, and the complex debates. You also don't need a saint's holiness or an iron-clad personality. The truth is, if you've met Jesus, received the sacraments, and are living a life of faith, you already have almost everything you need to share the good news. You are far more prepared than you think you are.

The conversion of the Apostle Paul offers a powerful lesson. After a dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul was told to “get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” He didn’t have all the answers right away; he had to enter the Church community to receive instruction and formation. Like Paul, we have received Jesus and have the Church to guide us. This basic formation is what equips us to share Jesus with others. For over a century, Church leaders, including popes, have encouraged Catholics to embrace this mission. We can learn from the experiences of countless modern ministries and the examples of great missionary saints who have walked this path before us.

Sharing your faith isn't about getting a specific result. You might think success means every person you talk to will convert, but that’s not the measure. What we are called to do is simply share our faith. You are guaranteed not to fail in this mission because your success is not determined by the outcome, but by your willingness to answer the call. If you do what you’ve been called to do—talk to others about Jesus—that is a success.

So, don’t be afraid to say yes to God's call. You have been enlisted in a great effort to bring the world to Jesus. Your efforts may not always yield immediate, visible results, but what happens after you've shared your faith is up to God. Take confidence in the fact that your simple "yes" to this call can echo for eternity.