Do we recognize our personal growth as Christians, as Catholics? Do we stop to take a good look at ourselves and appreciate the way the Gospel has grown within us?
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Listening is the first real step that leads to understanding
Listening is the first real step that leads to understanding. There are so many things “out there” that can block our listening. Some are overt. Some are hidden, indirect, subtle and very hard to recognize.
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Finding rest is something we really ought to do
Just to hear Jesus affirm the value of rest. Just to hear Jesus invite us to become unburdened and comforted by his love. Just to consider that finding rest is something we really ought to do.
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Learn to let die the things that choke off your life
Jesus uses strong and vivid language to capture the essence of the decision and the process to make the change. The kingdom of God is the reality of dying and coming to life — letting go and grabbing on to something bigger, better, deeper and more loving and more wonderful.
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Fear not, and trust fully in the ultimate saving power of God
The cost of discipleship is great. The rewards are even greater. Fear is one of the only things that can prevent one from trusting fully in the ultimate saving power of God.
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God’s wondrous care promises us eternal life
All of this and our relationship with Jesus the Christ — especially in Eucharist — brings us into a profound relationship with one another.
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The Holy Trinity is a mystery to be experienced
But the truth is we will never fully grasp its meaning. It is like the proverbial “bottomless pit” — the more you grasp, the deeper the truth.
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On this day, we remember and celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
When we listen attentively to these scriptures today we hear the wonders of the Spirit of God as forgiveness abounds, tongues are loosened, understanding and proclaiming is everywhere, and people’s hearts, souls, and lives go through profound conversion.
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In his ascension, Jesus points the way to our death, resurrection, final union with God
Jesus, in his ascension, points the way to our death and resurrection and our final union with God. It really is too big, and too rich and too amazing to ever fully grasp. We, too, have our doubts and our struggles to fully understand.
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Living Jesus’ words brings us into a relationship of love, intimacy that makes us one
In this love we will never feel abandoned or orphaned, but rather will “know” his presence, peace, love, care, healing, life, strength, power, and spirit, always growing more deeply within us.
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