Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
Stop Questioning God
We say we believe. We say we trust. We say that Jesus Christ is God. Still, we question whether He knows the best way to live or not. Sure, way not actually ask Him, but our actions speak for themselves. We live as if we question who knows best and nobody is immune. In those…
Read MoreEpisode 477 – Faith Courage and Action
When we have faith like Joseph of Arimathea who buried Jesus, and courage like the Myrrh Bearing Women, who went in the darkness of the night to anoint Jesus, our actions are blessed by God for the glory of His Church. Through faith, courage, and action, we will go out in the darkness of the…
Read MorePower Before Our Eyes
For many years I used to wonder why so many people do not believe in Jesus Christ as God. He has presented Himself to the entire world through direct personal interaction, and through the Gospel and the Church. Still, so many choose not to believe. This is what comes to my mind when I read…
Read MoreBelieving is Living
Christ is Risen! They say seeing is believing, but I say believing is living. We are now enjoying the 5th Day of Pascha. We still greet each other with ‘Christ is Risen’ and we still sing the hymn. Soon enough, unfortunately, we will grow lax in our celebration and life will return to normal. I…
Read MoreEpisode 476 – The Miracle of Our Doubt
It is hard to believe that with so many examples of God’s power in the Gospel, and the stories of the Church throughout history, that so many still refuse to believe God. The Feast of Palm Sunday gives us the chance to believe God as our King, even in those moments that we don’t agree…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 33 – We are the New Israel
Today is a good day to remind you that we always read the Old Testament through the lens of the New Testament. We already know the ‘end’ of the story. We already know Christ has come and will come again. We already know we are the inheritors of God’s Promise to Abraham. I say that…
Read MoreEpisode 475 – How to Strengthen our Faith
In our weakest moments of faith, we wonder why God chooses to do what He does. We question why He doesn’t give us what we want. When our faith is weak, Christ calls us to a life of prayer and fasting. It our prayer and fasting that gives us stronger faith. Transcript: My brothers and…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 25 – Belief is Never Wasted
You may not think this, but even Clergy get tired. Even clergy have ‘those moments’ when we wonder if our faith is strong enough. Even clergy question if our belief will ‘get us over’ our struggles. Anyone who suggests otherwise isn’t being honest. I’m not saying the clergy are the biggest hypocrites in the Church.…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 23 – Faithful to God
We hear the word all the time. We are taught to be faithful. We are taught that God is faithful. Is there a difference between being faithful and being loyal? God made a promise to Noah. Was that promise about loyalty or faithfulness? In today’s readings we hear about the relationship between humanity and God.…
Read MoreEpisode 469 – Follow the Light of Christ
The Feast of Theophany reminds each of us that Christ has revealed Himself to us. He brought His Light into the world, so we are no longer living in darkness. When light shines in the darkness, we no longer have anything to fear. Christ has shined His Light so that we could follow the Light…
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