God gives us what we need to finish. Not necessarily victory.

How can God Love me? Look at my Predicament. I Am Sinking in the Mud

If God loves me and has a plan for my life, then should I not expect to always win in life? And yet – I end up in horrible situations. For example, think of sin or think of addictions.

How can this be God’s plan for me? Using inspirational examples, Fr Mike describes that God may not give us victory but he gives us what we need to finish. We need to recognize our deeper identity as a child of God as opposed to what is ailing us in the moment.

And we are not alone either. A cloud of witnesses follow in support of us! From saints to Jesus himself, all witness and encourage us to finish our race.

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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

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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