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“What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,” says the Lord. “You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. For without consulting me, you have gone down to Egypt for help. You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection. You have tried to hide in... Continue Reading →
It both inspires and saddens me to see that this is such big news. And the reason, of course is that the world does not normally associate Christianity with true agape love. I pray that we as Christians continue to out the command to love one another as ourselves, and to love God with all... Continue Reading →
I've only met 2 famous people in my whole life, and one is Father Jim. He is one of my favorite people and authors and so I am very excited to share his article below on loving enemies : How to Love Your Enemies by Rev James Martin, SJ Here's a joke: A priest... Continue Reading →
I failed again, for the umpteenth time. I set out to meditate on good, but my mind barely goes as far as judgement or hate --whichever makes me feel the best about myself at the time. I no sooner finish dedicating my day to Love, than I turn around and say something passive-aggressive to my... Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that I hate running. Maybe it was being hit square in the face by a soccer ball in middle school PE or my embarrassing 1-season-stint in softball where I proved to the world my uncoordinated ability to be a team player. Somehow during my childhood a strong opinion was formed that I... Continue Reading →
I had a dream that I was being pursued by a group of thieves and murderers who wanted to kill me. I wanted to share it here because I’ve been working hard at my vocation in the past weeks and I just thought it was really cool. I was standing on sort of a hill... Continue Reading →
In trying to live as a disciple of Jesus, one thing I have noticed is that I’m more sensitive to everything. Things that didn’t bother me before now have me wondering about their true helpfulness in glorifying God with all my heart, all my mind, and all my strength. Some music artists I have loved... Continue Reading →
Do you have trouble with having compassion for certain people? At its core, every divine vocation follows this command: “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Who is your neighbor? Not just... Continue Reading →
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3) A few years ago, I became severely depressed. One day I will write more about it in detail, but for now suffice it to say that I would go places, and wonder how everyone could enjoy being alive.... Continue Reading →
What is my purpose in life? A fair question, asked throughout the ages by all people who are self-aware. Naturally we want to answer that our purpose is found in something you do – I’m a teacher, a writer, a musician. And even if you feel an intense and meaningful calling to a certain vocation... Continue Reading →
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