A man at my parish was struggling to overcome a habitual sin. He said to me, “Father, I know the chance that I will commit sin again is really high. Why should I keep confessing my sins? Isn’t that dishonest?”
He is Calling
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Feast of the Transfiguration
The Book of Daniel may appear to be prophetic in nature, but it is actually an example of a literary genre known as “Apocalyptic,” which was popular during the period from about 200 B.C. to 100 A.D. This was a time of stress and persecution for Jews and, later, for Christians.
If I Asked God for Something
In today’s first reading, God appears to Solomon in a dream, saying He will give him anything Solomon asks for. Solomon answers God in a fascinating way.
Are We Little Enough?
The very beginning and the very end of our Gospel today, that being the Gospel Acclamation: “Blessed are you Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom” and the very end of Matthews Gospel: “Whoever has ears ought to hear,” both should leave us wondering if we are little enough and do we hear what Jesus is trying to tell us.
Miracle of Life – Weeks 23rd to 26th
The intricacy of the weeks of pregnancy are incredible as we journey through them. God has plans for the baby for growth and love. He chose that mother for that baby.
Far Greater Can Await Us
Our first reading from 2nd Kings is an interesting story about the prophet Elisha and a Shunammite woman who showed him hospitality. On the surface, it would appear that the golden thread this week is hospitality, but it goes deeper than that.
Miracle of Life – Weeks 19th to 22nd
The gift of life is one that we know comes from the Heavenly Father who longs to share His love and eternity with as many souls as possible.
Monica’s Praise Report 6/14/23
Have you ever noticed how your perspective changes with art, or a situation, when there is more distance between yourself and what you are observing?
Monica’s Praise Report 6/07/23
Miracles abound, and I can only imagine how much more there is to this story, because I can only witness what I can witness, and I can only share what I know as of now.
The Unbreakable Bond
The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of our faith, but it is a mystery that is beyond human reason. We cannot understand the Trinity intellectually; we can only grasp the concept of one God in three persons through faith.
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