Gabriel's Trumpet

Live is meant to live. We are not to go through life in park, neutral, cruise control, and certainly NOT in reverse. This episode discusses the importance of starting the battery and driving to our destination, both here on earth and ultimately HEAVEN with almighty God.

Who is in charge of our lives? The quick answer is, " Iam in charge!" Yes and no. We are responsible for our actions, but ULTIMATELY we beling to the Lord. In the end we must give an accounting of how we have cared for, or neglected the gift of the life intrusted to us. Such is the blessing and responsibility of the gift of life.

There are many ways to be possessed. We can be possessed by our material things, but also by of status, money, intelligence, beauty, physical strength, and our relationships. We define our worth AS A PERSON by these. In so doing we sacrifice our freedom and peace. This episode reflects on possessing WITHOUT BEING POSSESSED.

We live in a complex and fast pace world. Too often we find ourselves exhausted- physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our lives have become too cluttered with a great deal of stuff which is unnecessary. Peace comes with downsizing and simplefying. We are no longer hoaders. This episode discusses the wisdom and peace that comes with traveling lite. We are live only with the essentials.

How do we pay the bill for what we receive? Often with money, or with some other thing of value. We give a gift, or we invite someone who invited us. The books are balanced. Jesus proposes a different way. This episode discusses the way for us to balance the books for what we receive?

Waiting is hard. This is especially true today when we want everything NOW, how we want it, and we tolerate no delays. This is especially true when we pray. God answer me NOW! And in the way I want it. Why does God delay? This episode reflects on God' s delay. Is delay denial or indifference?

What does it mean to live a life with purpose and meaning? This is one of the BIG QUESTIONS we all must answer. There are many responses. But what is that life which offers meaning BEYOND this world? This episode reflects on this everyday question from the view toward eternity.

Each day we face many things that matter to ourselves and others. And there are things that REALLY matter for our relationship with God, and our eternal soul! This episode reflects on the things that REALLY matter and their connection with all the other things that will fill this day.

Today we honor , to the glory of God, the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of the Rosary. We are in a time of intense spiritual warfare with the Evil One. This episode discusses the need for constant prayer and readiness for battle aganist the Devil.

Jesus uses the image of the DOOR, at once narrow and in time locked! This image is used in answer to the question, " Lord, are there few who will be saved? " This episode discusses the narrow and locked door, and what it means for our daily walk with the Lord.