Suffering can be a real downer topic, but not this time. In this show, Marge brings joy to suffering by talking about the upside. Yes, there IS an upside! By our Baptism, we are members of a royal priesthood and as such, our suffering has great value and redeeming power when offered with Jesus’ Passion on the Altar.
It’s fitting to take a day out to spiritually exalt the Cross upon which our Savior suffered and died for us. He bore so much pain and agony on account of our sins and with a love that is limitless despite our faults and sinfulness! The feast is the occasion for a new beginning, as well, as we resolve to take up our own crosses, given to us by Divine Providence, and carry them forward out of love for Jesus.
Change can be good or bad, expected or unexpected. Regardless, it’s always stressful and often hard to accept. All change tests us and challenges our concept of God’s wisdom and power. When change occurs, God is speaking to us and we need to listen and learn – but how?
Our Lady of Charity is the patronness of Cuba and countless miracles have been attributed to her intercession. Join us in prayer during this virtual novena and see what miracles the Blessed Virgin Mary has in store for you!
You’ve heard me say this before, but it merits saying again. Holiness isn’t complicated. What’s complicated are the excuses we make for not pursuing it. That’s right, most of our obstacles to holiness are self-made. In other words, we get in our own way to holiness. It’s a lot like Read more…
The other day, I noticed our neighbor working on his boat out in his garage – a reminder that for those inclined, it”s fishing season. That, in turn, reminded me of my own fishing experiences, albeit limited. Here’s one of my past posts on the topic that has become quite Read more…
Holiness isn’t an all-at-once kind of project. You don’t do this or that and suddenly achieve holiness. Holiness is something you work at in small ways day-in-and-day-out. It’s a progression that takes place over the entire span of your lifetimes.