Reflections on Holy Week: Loneliness of Jesus
On April 7, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodAmong many other things, there was a loneliness that Jesus experienced during his final days before his death. This loneliness began before he was actually arrested and taken away from the apostles. This loneliness was experienced in the midst of the Last Supper, even when surrounded by his dearest friends. Jesus knew what was to
Reflections on Holy Week: Jesus is Lord
On April 5, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodIn the gospel today Jesus tells his apostles that one of them will betray him. The apostles all question him by saying, “Surely it is not I, Lord.” But as Jesus furthers his point, Judas finally speaks up and says something very similar to the other apostles, but it is actually altogether different. Judas responds
Reflections on Holy Week: The Spirit is Willing, But the Flesh is Weak
On April 4, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodIn todays gospel with Peter says he will lay down his life for Jesus, Peter doesn’t know what he’s saying. His spirit was willing, he wanted to be able to do it, but his flesh was weak, he had not yet received the power of the Holy Spirit to be able to do it. Additionally,
Kingdoms Fall
On March 27, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodI was at mass on Sunday and a young lady sang a song by Lauren Daigle called Once and For All after communion. Not only was the song beautifully sung, but it hit me in a place that was both very unexpected and very healing. The premise of the song is a prayer, asking for
Behind the Holy Spirit
On March 19, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodThere are seeds we receive from the Lord, which come in the form of inspirations, insights, consolations or even revelations. We can attest for various reasons that these do not come from ourselves, but are from God. These seeds are given to be nourished, to be held within our hearts and pondered like the Blessed