We must persevere in our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church. We all need forgiveness, mercy, and healing. This especially true when it comes for those who have been involved in an abortion in any way. Healing is available through the mercy and love of Jesus Christ, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

We can't just call ourselves Christians; we have to live it in the way we love God, ourselves, and others.

Eternal life is more important than our life on earth. Not that we should ignore our life here. We are called to make the world the best place we can. However, we need to make sure that spend at least as much time on our eternal soul as we do on earthly things.

Jesus risks losing the other 99 just to pursue us. No shepherd would do this. But Jesus does. Every day.

Purgatory is a great gift. We are called to be perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect. However, if we don't reach perfection in this life, we have time and space for God to continue to purify our souls so that we are ready to spend eternity with Him in heaven.

Today we celebrate the Saints, the Church Triumphant. They don't need our praise, but by praising them, we are inspired by their journeys of faith to our own call to be holy, to become saints.

Zacchaeus had a major conversion when invited by Jesus. We too are called to conversion. We are called to love of Christ and others first in our lives.

Love is not a feeling but willing the good of the other. If we truly love someone, we will challenge them to greater virtue, truth, and holiness.

Year C; October 23, 2022

In order to become great in Christ, we have to admit that we are not great; that we are sinners.

Year C; October 16, 2022

Do not become weary in prayer. Be consistent and persistent. And don't do it alone. We are called to live this Christian life in community.