The Church of the Blessed Sacrament

God, in his generosity, has asked us to live in a specific way: this Christian way of life. If we refuse to accept this invitation, we have little hope of entering the heavenly banquet.

After 800 years, St. Francis's influence remains in the Church because he cooperated with the grace God gave him to return the gifts he'd been given. And what a gift it was.

This parable should help us see the difference between those who would reject Jesus and those who live according to his way.

God's gift of salvation is completely undeserved. We have not earned this gift, yet we are given it. What is our response?

St. Augustine of Hippo helps us understand that in the possession of eternal life, there will be equality.

After reflecting on the importance of forgiveness in the light of the Gospel, Fr. Borkenhagen gives an update and accounting of the parish.

How often do we preface, "I'm a Catholic, but..." That is a hard heart. We need to soften our hearts to God's Word so we can follow Him completely.

We cannot allow ourselves to think our sinful acts are not a big deal; we also have a responsibility to correct one another as Christ instructs in this Gospel.

Christ himself tells us that he has not come to make our lives easy. He does not come to take away the effects of original sin, but He comes to show us a way to His Father that we might use the sufferings that we all experience in this world to be made closer in faith to the Father and to Christ himself.

We can all take this Gospel as a little examination of conscience. Where is my heart? What am I seeking? And do I deny myself for Christ?