Between the Lines
On November 24, 2020 by steadfastheartofgod“On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me,and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.’” John 7:37-38 Sometimes the Lord
Peace The World Cannot Give
On November 19, 2020 by steadfastheartofgod“Would that even today you knew the things that make for peace! But now they are hid from your eyes.” Luke 19:42 We hear Jesus say these words in the Gospel reading today and they really ring true in our world at this time. We all think that we know what peace should look like.
Progressing out of our Comfort
On November 13, 2020 by steadfastheartofgodI recently heard a talk on the liturgy and there was one thing in particular that the woman said during this talk that I think I will always remember. In relation to the prayers that we pray during the liturgy, which have been the prayers of the Church since the earliest Church recordings of the
Divine Visitation
On November 7, 2020 by steadfastheartofgod“Therefore there will be a visitation also upon the heathen idols, because, through part of what God created, they became an abomination, and became traps for the souls of men and a snare to the feet of the foolish.” Wisdom 14:11 I have always loved the visitation story of Mary and Elizabeth. The part that
We Are Made For Relationship
On November 4, 2020 by steadfastheartofgod“We know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another. Whoever does not love abides in death.” 1 John 3:14 There is so much division in the world today. It was actually all there before, but through this pandemic it has been brought to the forefront and heightened. As the
10 Things I Learned From Mary
On October 28, 2020 by steadfastheartofgodI recently gave a talk at my parish about Mary. You can hear a recording of this talk by clicking HERE. I want to share here a specific portion of the talk where I listed out 10 things that I have learned from Mary. Mary Said YES – Mary not only said yes to being
Hope Dwells Within
On October 23, 2020 by steadfastheartofgodNow who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to
A Saint For These Times
On October 17, 2020 by steadfastheartofgodI can’t remember exactly when I first heard about Venerable Fulton Sheen, but like the saints often do, these holy men and women introduce themselves to us by way of a simple quote, prayer or picture we come across. It has been my experience that sometimes specific saints stick around for a while and often
Redemption Of Our Senses
On October 14, 2020 by steadfastheartofgodJesus, I will arise. Jesus, do thou accompany me. Jesus, do thou lock my heart into thine and let my body and my soul be commended unto thee. The Lord is crucified. May God guard and protect my senses so that misfortunes may not overcome me. In the name of God, the Father, Son, and
Steadfast Heart of God
On October 8, 2020 by steadfastheartofgodThe steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion” says my soul “therefore I will hope in him.” – Lamentations 3:22-24 Have you experienced God’s love and mercy in this way, never ceasing, new every