Episode 474 – Obstacles to God

A priest speaking during a religious ceremony with a book in hand.

There are many obstacles between us and God. Some obstacles are from the world trying to stop us from reaching God. Other obstacles are from God to protect us from ourselves. The most dangerous obstacles are from our own making, our sins that separate us from God. No obstacle can keep us from God if…

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2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 6

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Our First Rest Stop Today is the first Saturday of Great Lent, and the first day of ‘rest’ from the fast. That’s right. The fast is ‘eased’ today and tomorrow. Depending upon the strictness of your fasting, Saturday and Sunday are ‘days off’ or at least easier days of fasting. I love road trips and…

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God Always Has Time for You

Clock face with "Time is Running Out".

We all know the feeling. We have all experienced that time when we felt alone in our struggle. Even though we were surrounded by people, we felt alone without anyone to help us. Just when we think we are out of time, just when we think we have nobody, God is there. At that time,…

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Do I Want What God Wants?

Coffee, glasses, note with "What Do You Want?

When a man brought his ailing son to Jesus for healing because the Disciples couldn’t heal him, Jesus said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you?” After Jesus healed the son, He then turned His attention to His Disciples who asked…

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Episode 457 – God is Holding Our Hand

People along with the priest worshiping in the church

When we are faced with the difficulties of life and tragic events, it can feel like we are drowning. In those moments when life feels unbearable, the Church reminds us that God is always right next to us holding our hand. He is always there to lift us up when we need Him. In those…

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Episode 456 – Give Hope to the People

People along with the priest worshiping in the church

When we are faced with people with needs, we must understand that God has already given to us what we need to help them. Sometimes the needs are physical, but more often the needs are spiritual and emotional. So many of our friends need hope and peace, that can only come from God. We have…

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