Category: Life Paths

Jesus Burns Away Sin. Do not expect to be welcomed if you speak God's Word.

Expect to Be Attacked when Speaking God’s Word!

Daily Influences to Manage, Life Paths, Social Media, Virtuous Actions

In a world gone wrong, those who speak the truth will be opposed. The more authentically religious you are, the more you are going to be opposed. . 

We like to think of Jesus as a unifying figure. The reality is that Jesus is a source of division before he is a source of unity. Hatred, cruelty, self-absorption, grudges, and all manner of sin must be burnt away.  If others are not willing to put such things away to follow Jesus, they will oppose you.  Like Jeremiah being lowered into the cistern, do not expect to be treated well. We know where following Christ will lead us.

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Careful What You Worship. Good Things Can Trap You!

Careful What You Worship. Good Things Can Trap You!

Life Paths, Virtuous Actions

While Moses had gone to meet with God and he received the 10 Commandments, some Israelites started to worship a bull made of gold. I always found that kind of foolish because what really could they expect of this idol? 

However, Fr Mike outlines that the idols that trap us are rarely bad things. Your family, your job, your reputation … all have the opportunity to become idols.  Today, we learn how worship is the remedy when we put other things before God

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The parable of the prodigal son has so many important lessons on our relationship with God

The Prodigal Son – Everything He Has Is Yours

Daily Influences to Manage, Life Paths, Mindsets, Parables and Miracles, Virtuous Actions

I have heard many homilies on the Parable of the Prodigal Son.  I never understood why the older brother should not have felt aggrieved. Bishop Barron’s homily is the first time I truly understood it. This parable teaches us key lessons about our relationship with God. If we could only give in the same manner as the way God gives to us, we would find our lives would be a great celebration; just like the celebration held for the younger son on his return.

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