Posts Tagged ‘gospel of john’
Many Chances to Repent
The sense of guilt can be a strong and even crippling emotion. When we sin once or twice, it is easy to return to God. But when we sin multiple times, guilt can get the best of us and we often choose to stay away from God. Thankfully, God gives us as many chances as…
Read MoreEpisode 459 – Climbing to Heaven Together
When we think of making our way up to heaven, we must first descend into our hearts. We must stop looking down on others as not being worthy. Christ descended to our level to show us the way to heaven. He came down to lift us up with Him. Our job is to get down…
Read MoreEpisode 451 – Find God Inside the Church
When God promised, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink,” He was inviting us to come inside the Church and He would quench our thirst for God. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God is everywhere, but He is inside the Church in a special way. The physical presence of God…
Read MoreA Supreme and Humble God
We are reminded every day of the reality of power and influence in our society. Whether it is elected officials or wealthy investors, someone always appears to be in charge. It doesn’t matter if you call it democracy or monarchy, someone is always in charge. That someone is God. It doesn’t require more than a…
Read MoreAsk God
It is said that some of the first words children learn are ‘why’ and ‘what’, because as infants and toddlers we are in a constant state of discovery. Every parent understands the situation. Loving parents answer every question like it is the most important question. God is a loving parent. The disciples were full of…
Read MoreWho is Jesus?
Imagine walking down the street ‘minding your own business’ and a stranger approaches you. Something has drawn them to you. It may have been how you behaved. It may have been how you spoke. They ask, “Who is Jesus?” Do you know how you would answer? In today’s Gospel lesson we hear the crowd approach…
Read MoreHard to Believe
I am often asked how some believe, and others refuse to believe. From our vantage point of view Jesus Christ is God. From others’, it is impossible to believe no matter what ‘evidence’ is given. To truly believe, we must use our free will. If it is not free, then belief is an obligation. The…
Read MoreWho is Your Father?
Of the many accusations against Christ was the claim to know what where He came from. Of course, this was a ruse because they didn’t want to admit that He was Christ. So, they kept asking Him questions. They ask us all sorts of questions too, but we never properly answer. The Lord said to…
Read MoreGod’s Timing
When we pray to God we normally include requests for our needs. We need peace. We need health. We need many things that God can grant to us. We also have many wants. We want a better job. We want better relationships, and we want everyone now, but God may not agree. It isn’t easy…
Read MoreDoes Your Life Convert Others to Christ?
What do people see when you watch you walk down the street, or face difficulties in your life? Do they see someone who grumbles or someone who praises God? What do people think of your response to life’s ‘ups and downs’ when they see you in the marketplace? Today is the Feast of Saint Christopher…
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