Reflections from St. Ann DC

We are called to forgive not for the other person's sake, but for our own.

God the Father's blessing gives us the freedom to serve others without self-consciousness or shame.

Our union with Christ gives us authority to participate in salvation.

Jesus seeks to drive out the false ideas that are embedded in our souls, just as He drove out the moneychangers from the temple.

This Sunday, Msgr. Watkins shares how great our God's love is for us. He is always there for us and never forgets us.

Repentance frees us from sin, but we are often scared that it is too much a part of us to give up.

We recognize that God has created us for a great purpose, but we can become frustrated when our daily lives do not reflect that.

Msgr. Watkins raises the importance of self-sacrifice in the Catholic Faith and discusses the Archdiocese of Washington's work to build and preserve a strong Catholic community through the support of the Annual Appeal. The Appeal supports over 90 Catholic Schools, as well as Catholic Charities, and the ordination of new priests.

How many of us struggle every day to remember the names of those we interact with? Isn't it impressive when someone remembers your name from years and years ago? Well Jesus knows your name, your full name, and so much more about you. He loves you that much. Take a moment to meditate on that beautiful fact.