Sunday Sermon

Curiosity killed the cat. At least that’s what people say when you’re asking questions they aren’t comfortable answering. Is curiosity a bad thing then? Not necessarily. But curiosity can be dangerous.

Yes, it’s important that we exercise our curiosity correctly. That’s especially true in regard to the soul.

Miserable the man who, at the hour of death, shall see that he has loved creatures, that he has loved his pleasures, and has not loved God. "When distress cometh upon them, they will seek peace, and there will be none." (Ezekiel 7: 25.) He will then seek peace, but shall not find it; for many causes of distress and trouble shall assail him.

There are a few passages in the Bible in which the sowing of seed or planting is used as an illustration in reference to the Word of God. In this study we want to closer examine Luke 8:8-15 so that we can gain a greater understanding how the Word of God can also bear fruit in our lives.

Sermon given at First Mass of Fr. Francis Dominic, September 27, 2018. Coming from the Gospel of Saint Matthew 10:39:

"He that findeth his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for me, shall find it."

What belongs to God? God wants what belongs to Him and He also marked it. When He created Adam and Eve He created them in “His image”. God’s picture is stamped upon or very souls. Jesus is asking for our hearts and lives. He understands that if He has our hearts He will have our money and talents and worship all by default. It’s a package deal. If there are certain parts of your life withheld from God then there are certain parts of your heart withheld from Him.

Were hell not eternal, it should not be hell. Torments which continue but a short time, are not a severe punishment. The man who is afflicted with cancer, submits to the knife. The pain is very sharp; but, because it is soon over, the torture is not very great. But, should the incision last for a week, or for an entire month, how frightful should be the agony!

All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven.

You can best believe that when Jesus speaks, something is going to happen. You might receive revelation, truth, instructions, correction, discipline or feel the magnitude of his love for you. The question that follows this is when Jesus speaks, what will your response be.

Much of the recent news coverage in our nation has been focused on the police, how they carry out their duty, and how they interact with citizens. One of the things they will do if they have to arrest you is they will read you your Miranda Rights. Perhaps the most famous line in this recitation is, “You have the right to remain silent.”

Passion can be a wonderful gift, but if you’re not careful, it can become an awful curse. All too often people become passionate about achieving a goal, and end up wrapping their identity in that goal and losing sight of their inner reasons for setting out to accomplish it in the first place. They take on a success-at-all-costs mind-set, and as a result hurt themselves and others.