…they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4: 20 We all have “nets.” Distractions, busy work, chores, habits, hobbies, things that keep us busy. Some necessary. Some not-so-much. It’s the not-so-much “nets” that keep us from achieving our full potential. From achieving God’s will in our lives. Drop the not-so-much-nets and follow God’s will […]
Almighty ever-living God, pour out your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
For to me, life is Christ, and death is gain. I long to depart this life and be with Christ, for that is far better. Yet I remain in the flesh, for that means fruitful labor for me. Conduct yourself in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ. Phil 1:20, 23, 22, 27
Why should we think we should live this life without suffering, God’s love for his only begotten son did stop Christ from suffering. “If you haven’t cried miserably in this lifetime, don’t worry, you will. – Fr. Benedict Groeschel
We cannot spend our lives waiting for God’s call to do something great. In the process we might miss the many simple calls of everyday life: calls to be more charitable with our friends and family calls to be more patient with our children calls to be more generous in helping a neighbor in need.
Do not be afraid, to be guided by the Holy Spirit, to be purified by God, to be loved by God, to be Holy.
It is a binary choice. The yoke of Christ or the Yoke of sin. “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Mt 11:29-30) “do not submit again to a
What is there in my life that is not in accord with God’s will? Whenever you realize there is something keeping you from God’s will, go to confession and pray for His grace to change. Prayer: Lord, grant me grace to know* your will and to know if there is anything in my heart that is keeping me from you.
“At the time, all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.” – Hebrews 12:11 Discipline brings the promise of greater peace and contentment because it helps us become more of the person God has created us
“Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my whole will. All that I am and all that I possess you have given me. I surrender it all to you to be disposed of according to your will. Give me only your love and your grace – with these I
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