Those who make this journey must look in two directions, the Archbishop said.
‘First, they look at the world. Jesus tells his disciples to let people come to him. To do that they have to be outward looking, in touch with the world, welcoming, generous-spirited, alive with the life of the Christ to whom they will introduce all who come.’
He added that as a Christian, Prince George ‘is to share the life of Christ which is in him, regardless of whom he meets, their faith or nature or habits, so that others find life. That sharing may be in words, or generous actions – most likely both – but it will be both very costly and infinitely rewarding.’
The second direction in which Christians must look is towards Christ, the Archbishop said….
Read it all and note the video link at the bottom for those interested.
(Lambeth Palace Pr) Prince George's christening: read highlights from the Archbishop's address
Those who make this journey must look in two directions, the Archbishop said.
‘First, they look at the world. Jesus tells his disciples to let people come to him. To do that they have to be outward looking, in touch with the world, welcoming, generous-spirited, alive with the life of the Christ to whom they will introduce all who come.’
He added that as a Christian, Prince George ‘is to share the life of Christ which is in him, regardless of whom he meets, their faith or nature or habits, so that others find life. That sharing may be in words, or generous actions – most likely both – but it will be both very costly and infinitely rewarding.’
The second direction in which Christians must look is towards Christ, the Archbishop said….
Read it all and note the video link at the bottom for those interested.