Journeying With The Saints

Today's readings are from Notebook 5, numbers 1472-1477.

Sister Faustina is going to ask Christ for a greater intellect in order to better understand Him, which is the most perfect reason of all. However, it is often common that we want to have a greater intellect in order to puff up our own ego or make us the smartest person in the room. We need to make sure that if are seeking a great intellect that we are doing it for all the right reasons.

This week we are reading from the 43rd number from "Way to Inner Peace." Do you want to know how to deal with people that differ from you? It's so difficult to deal with people that aren't in line with our way of thinking. Our society feels very contentious with all the divisions in politics and we mostly just want to fight with those in opposition with us. We think the fight will draw them to our side and "bring them to the light." Bishop Sheen is going to talk to us about how to handle people who differ from us.

Three key points: Convictions, tolerance, and emotional adhesions.

Today's readings are from Notebook 5, numbers 1467-1471.

Thank goodness that on our Judgment Day it is only Christ that stands and judges us. He knows the big picture of our life. That doesn't necessarily mean that we won't get a judgment of Hell if we have mortal sin on our souls. However, we know that Christ will be a Just Judge. I'm grateful that people here on earth don't get to judge my soul because they don't have Christ's insight.

Today's readings are from Notebook 5, numbers 1462-1466.

So, if we become a Christian than all is peace and harmony, right? Well, that's not exactly true. At some point in our Christian life there is going to be division: Division within ourselves, division with others, and the world at large. Sister Faustina has had to deal with a lot of division in our readings within herself, with others, and even with Satan.

Today's readings are from Notebook 5, numbers 1457-1461.

Yesterday, Sister Faustina was very sick in her cell. She chose not to ask her confessor come to her cell for Confession because she's worried that the other sisters will murmur even more about her. They have been talking about her and viewing her as being lazy and not as sick as she claims to be. Jesus has something to say about her decision to deny herself Confession.

Today's readings are from Notebook 5, numbers 453-1456.

Boy, today's readings really convicted me. It's all about sickness and how we treat people when they are sick. It is often that we get upset and irritated when people tell us they are sick. And...we all become doctors, don't we? We all diagnose everybody and tell them that it's not real and all in their head. I don't respond well to people telling me they are sick and, so, I was super convicted by Sister Faustina's words.

Today's readings are from Notebook 5, numbers 1449-1452.

So, it's the New Year! 1938. Where were you in 1938? If there are any of you listening alive at that time, let us know! If you think back all the way to the beginning, we really started on our journey with Sister Faustina back around 1926. We've come a long way with her and she has grown a lot. I'd like to hope that we have, too.

Today's readings are from Notebook 5, numbers 1444-1448.

Most of our readings today are Christ's words. Really, really pay attention to what He is saying. He talks about how hard it is on Him when people are indifferent toward Him in Holy Communion. He greatly desires us to meet Him in the Sacrament of Reconciliation so we can receive His mercy. He wants more than anything for us to receive His mercy and love.

Today's readings are from Notebook 5, numbers 1437-1443.

Parental warning: I will be talking about Santa today, so you may want to listen without young children around.

Congratulations on another 10 days down!

So, it is Christmas Eve with Sister Faustina. Really focus on all the different emotions she goes through and her constant focus on God during this special time of year.

This week we are reading from the 42nd number from "Way to Inner Peace." We get to talk about one of my favorite topics to discuss. It causes a lot of controversy when I bring it up on my social media platforms. It's the topic of judgment. It's such an interesting topic to talk about because we all judge, we must to get through this world. Judgment is such a dirty world even though we must make judgment calls about numerous things.

Three Key Points: Truth, moral issues, and influences.