Lesson from Doc Brown

I recently read this blog that was posted on the Exodus90 web-site (see link below) and it reminded me of a quote from another cinematic classic - "Back to the Future" - when Doc Brown says to Marty McFly: "Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one."

I am sure I have shared this before but, with the grace of God, we can overcome our past and make our present and future the best it can be. My wife and I work with couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church. We come to us in various stages of their faith journey - from devout Catholics to non-practicing, cultural Catholics to those who do not believe in faith and religion. However, I remind them that they are going through the marriage preparation process in the Church for a reason, especially the Catholic in the relationship. The seed of faith was planted in them a long time go and now it is up to them, not their parents, grandparents, godparents, etc., to nurture and grow that seed of faith.

As children and teenagers, most of them went to Mass because of their parents or grandparents. Many take ownership of their faith but some just go through the motions of going to Mass and, as soon as they are off on their own (mainly in their college years), they leave the practice of their faith in the rear-view mirror as they drive themselves on the path to careers and the exploration the world around them. However, as they prepare to get married and start their own family, God calls them back to Him. Now, regardless of what happened early on in their life and their family of origin, they have the opportunity to shape their family how they desire. In other words, they are now responsible for themselves, their faith, and their response to God. Just like what Doc Brown says, "Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one," and the key part of that is faith, which gives us hope, and moves us to love as God loves.

Here is the link tot the Exodus90 blog that I mentioned above: https://exodus90.com/blog/the-gladiator-and-my-dad/