Part 1 of the 4 part series on the "Kerygma" or the basic message of the Gospel. We are not here by accident: we were created with a purpose for this moment in time! We were created out of love, for love.

When Jesus is truly King of our lives and hearts, there is no room for forces of darkness!

We might not be as close to Jesus as we think. If we have truly encountered His love, we will want to more deeply commit to our friendship with Him.

When we feel insecure about ourselves, we tend to compensate in other areas to show to others and ourselves that we are "good enough." When we bring our insecurities and weaknesses to Jesus in vulnerability, our hearts are filled with love and the truth that we are known and loved by Him.

My life is radically transformed when I live in the awareness of Jesus actively loving me right now...

"Prayer united to sacrifice is the most powerful force in human history."

One of the main reasons we don't persevere in prayer is that it doesn't feel like anything is happening. Fortunately, our feelings aren't an accurate measure of the quality of prayer. Prayer is primarily God loving us and our becoming more aware of that love!

Gratitude is at the heart of our faith. The Eucharist is thanksgiving itself.

As our culture drifts further from Jesus, the urgency for discovering and cultivating the gifts of the Holy Spirit we received through baptism and confirmation is all the more pressing. We have been given divine power for mission!

If we lean into St. Thérèse's "Little Way," we are freed from harshness with ourselves and in our relationship with God. Jesus, I trust in You; take care of everything!