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Today’s readings remind us that we are God’s stewards and that God expects faithful and prudent stewardship from us. They challenge us to use our God-given talents and blessings, like wealth, wisely to attain Heavenly bliss. Saint John Chrysostom once said: “Faithfulness in little things is a big thing,” and the reminder of St. Theresa…

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Today’s readings invite us to believe in a loving, patient, merciful, and forgiving God. The Good News Jesus preached was that God is not a cruel, judging, and punishing God. He is our loving and forgiving Father, who wants to save everyone through His Son Jesus. He is always in search of His lost and…

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Are you committed to your faith!? Soren Kierkegaard said that there are a lot of parade-ground Christians who wear the uniforms of Christianity, but few who are willing to do battle for Christ and his kingdom. When it comes to doing battle for the Lord, too many church members are just sitting on the premises…

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The common theme of today’s readings is the need for true humility which leads to a generous and blessed sharing with the needy. The readings also warn us against all forms of pride and self-glorification. They present humility not only as a virtue, but also as a means of opening our hearts, our minds, and…

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Venerable Bishop Fulton J. Sheen tells us that we will have three surprises in Heaven. The first is: we will be surprised to see that many people we expected to be in Heaven are not there. St. John of the Cross gives the reason why they are not there: “At the evening of our life,…

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The central theme of today’s readings is that we should courageously live out our religious convictions and principles in our lives, as Jeremiah, Paul, and Jesus did, even if doing so should result in our martyrdom and turn society upside down. If no one is ever offended by the quality of our commitment to Christ,…

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If only communicating with God were as easy for us as picking up the phone and dialing his number. On the other hand, does God ever try to communicate with you? Does God phone you, text you, email you? God communicates with us every day. The question is: “Do we listen?” Radio stations are broadcasting…