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In the Gospel, we hear the great spiritual story of Zacchaeus.

To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org

What a fun conversation on love and conversion and Theosis – whatever that word even means? Don’t worry, you get all of that and more in this interview with my young, knowledgeable and vibrant guest.

This week's program is actually my appearance on Gary Michuta's radio program on Virgin Most Powerful Radio titled Hands on Apologetics.  In this episode Gary and I discuss the biblical basis for the Catholic teaching on the Communion of Saints.  We also discuss the early church stance as swell as its effect on my conversion.  Check out Gary's program on www.handsonapologetics.com and please visit my site tucsonapologetics.org.

Chapter 1 The Masculine Journey, Before we can lead, we must first follow.

The spiritual life, prayer, spiritual development, the journey to holiness—whatever terms you use to identify your journey in Christ to the Father—begins not with a method, a practice, a prayer. It begins with a Face, a Voice, that at a certain moment relates to you with stronger, more urgent, more insistent tones. Many years ago I would resolve that I needed to pray extra, or adopt a certain practice, or do special things in order to grow in holiness. What I really needed to do, and eventually learned, is that it's the Voice of the Lord that initiates any movement along the way.

Many times that movement is mysterious. Sometimes it feels like we aren’t moving at all, or are moving backwards. As long as we, like Gabrielle Bossis, keep speaking to Jesus about what is in our heart, the questions we have, the fears, the struggles to be or do what we think the Lord wants of us, we will begin to hear the Voice within us, assuring us that he is leading the way, we simply need to respond.

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Category: Dealing with Anger Tag: anger, Bible reading, holy spirit, Old Testament

Balaam got really ticked off at his donkey. The animal just would not do what he wanted it to do. Balaam had a goal in mind and circumstances were not cooperating with his objectives. It is natural for us to pursue objectives and goal, but what if they don’t work out?

The obstacle Balaam was encountering in his donkey was actually a merciful blessing from God, a hindrance designed by God for his guidance and protection. Rather than receiving God’s message to him in the event, Balaam got angry at the donkey. Of course, Balaam’s motives were not right to begin with. But even if I am trying to do a good thing, how do I respond to circumstances I cannot control?

Part of the Zacchaeus story from the Mass this previous Sunday has really stayed with me.  I speak about that part is in the episode today.

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