The Church is often represented as a boat in the midst of a storm. The storm will never over take it because we have the assurance of God. In our lives as well, we have the assurance that God is with us and the storms of life will not over take us. When we see the storm let us acknowledge it but keep our eyes focused on Jesus because the storm is only a storm. 9/9/20

Nothing can separate us from God! Fr. Walter Ciszek has been a great example in my life to remember that God is always with us even when our plans do not work. Do we see God in our life? God is not in us only in the success or what we want, but in all things. We are Conquerors of all things in Christ. Are we convinced that nothing can separate us from the Love of God? The sun always shines and God is always with us. 9/2/20

King Midas gets his wish that brings about his destruction. King Solomon receives his humble request of wisdom that does not keep him from destruction. So, what will keep us from destruction? St. Paul in his wisdom learned through difficulty is that nothing destroys us if we love God. All things work for our good if we love God. The world wants justice, God wants redemption of all things. The world complains about all things. Christians find gratitude in all things. Let God redeem all things in your life. 7/26/20

In the parable today we see how God does not uproot all evil because it might destroy the good. Freewill is one of the greatest goods because it allows us to love. To destroy evil God would have to destroy free will which would destroy love. God is not overcome by the evil but beautifully in his power is patient. “Your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all” 7/19/20.

Sometimes we can fall into a belief of fatalism, but we are not bound by fate that restricts freedom but in a fate that is co-operating with our freedom. 7/11/20

Jesus calls all who labor and are burdened to come to him which means basically everyone. How does he give us rest? By telling us to work with him and learn. Be meek and humble with is not being like Eeyore, but like Jesus. Meekness is not weakness, but incredible strength. Strength that can only come from being reliant on Jesus. 7/5/20

Of course you are worthy of Jesus. He is nice and loves everyone so he says we are all worthy… or actually what does he say? We often white-wash the message of Jesus. Sometimes on purpose because we don’t like what we here, but sometimes because we have heard it so much that we just drowned it out and don’t notice what it actually says. Today Jesus has a radical call for his disciples to love Him more than anyone. And to lose your life for his sake. Do we here this radical call or do we just gloss over it? If we don’t listen or don’t respond Jesus says we are not worth of Him. I want to be worthy of Him so we I need to keep working. 6/28/20

What we experience effects our understanding of things. How we experience the good and bad things of our earthly father effects our understanding of our Heavenly Father. Let’s take the good things from our earthly father and realize that our Heavenly Father is even better. We have a good, good Father in Heaven. 6/21/20

Life is incredibly confusing. Christianity can be incredibly confusing. Many parts of Christianity are mysteries, but sometimes we make it harder on ourselves by not knowing what is available to us. There are many different beliefs on communion. They are not all random and unable to be understood though. If we read in context and take scripture and tradition, we can help have firmer faith. If you do nothing else please read John chapter 6. It should challenge us and open us to seeking more. 6/14/20

1.God is a God of Presence

2.God is a God of communion

3.God is a God that condescends to raise up

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