Throughout Scripture, we are called to “wake up” and “stay awake.” This is the intention of growing awareness which leads to responsible adulthood and a mature Christ-centered life. So often, we want to live in the past or future, when all we have is the moment before us.
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We must fight for justice, for our safety, and for the right to live in a world where we can thrive. It is a reality that we are living in turbulent times.
Continue reading “Dancing In The Dark”
We are not to be afraid.
When we fear, we cling to who we are and what we have; we see ourselves as the threatened center of a hostile universe. Fear is the “original sin” of which the Church Fathers speak. Fear is the poison that was injected into human consciousness and human society from the beginning.
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One of the most psychologically and spiritually insightful remarks from Jesus in the New Testament is not to judge, lest you too will be judged in the same manner — “For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (Matthew 7:1) Let’s face it: a favorite pastime of most human beings is criticism of others.
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The call of the spiritual life is to live in the balance of our strengths and weaknesses, integrating our body and mind with our spirit. This process leads us to our best self and to living a good life. We bring heaven on earth as we align our wills with God’s purpose for us.
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Do you accept others as they are or deep down, do you wish they would change?
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Are you seeking to grow spiritually? Healing and spiritual growth are the result of an education that is open to all of us each day. Opportunities to awaken our spirits continue throughout life. It is the journey of living a well-lived life.
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As Americans, we celebrate our freedom today. Freedom gives us a sense of hope and helps us feel optimistic about our lives. But with freedom comes responsibility.
Continue reading “Love. Life. Liberty.”
A tree is known by its fruits. In the fifth chapter of his Letter to the Galatians, Paul makes this very specific and tells us that the fruits of the Holy Spirit are “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, [and] self-control,” implying that the Spirit’s presence in one’s life can be read from its radiance in these soul-expanding qualities.
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Our modern culture is like a 24/7 convenience store. We can get anything we want 24/7 and at the push of a button. We can end up thinking that everything about life should be easy, be it marriage, self-discipline or even our salvation. The illusion of ease shouldn’t fool us. Working toward our salvation is challenging work.
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Smitten With Goodness 