Observe Your Actions by Dr. Margaret Mary FitzPatrick

Dr. Margaret Mary FitzPatrick - President of St. Thomas Aquinas College

A principle that I learned a while ago in philosophy class is, “Action follows being.” The perennial quest for understanding “who I am” can be answered very easily by observing one’s actions. I wonder, “How would someone describe me after observing me for a week?” Would anyone know that I am a follower of Christ after watching my footsteps?”

The fundamental commandment to “love God and one’s neighbor” has to lead us in our decision-making each day. Whether it is how we are using the earth’s resources, how we care for children and the elderly, or how we define who is our neighbor, in these actions we are defining ourselves.

Being proactive and reflectively open to opportunities are two important stances in this journey of becoming a Christian. Trying to do and be as Christ would have us, is saying, “I love you” to those lives we touch.

We are each uniquely beautiful and gifted. To be our best selves is such a great gift to the world.

Watch out world, here I come!