A little discourse on two topics (Saints and relics) that are misunderstood but absolutely should be believed by all Christians!

Scriptural reasons, historical reasons, logical reasons!

The homily prior to the presentation of relics. Scriptural signs of why Catholics believe in the power of Jesus Christ through relics.

St Paul knew his culture and knew the analogy of athletics would resonate. He calls upon Timothy and also us today, to stay in the game of faith, through the ups and downs, until the end of life!

The division Jesus brings among us is not a bad dividing but is taking us away from that which is less than His Love and into more of His love. He calls us home and that requires leaving (being divided from) others. Our witness then makes it possible the others will be called to…back into full unity!

yes We are to let go of things of the flesh and live without all the things St Paul says but how that happens and what are the signs of Christ at work are visible in the fruits as well!

Are you stirred up by the great lives other people have? Are you stirred up by people who make you upset or angry? How about praying to be stirred up by God and all those other stirrings will have their fulfillment! “If today you hear His voice…”

Who are the angels and why did Lucifer fall from God’s grace? What does this have to do with you?

TBD

What aspects of life make you complacent? Coffee, Friends, school, family…what prevents you from staying with the struggle or tension? The struggle makes you go deeper and eventually need Jesus.

A human consideration of Matthew’s invitation. A Divine Influx that produces the desire to respond.