What holds us hostage? Fear, limitations, relationships can hold us back. Sometimes we like that comfort zone. A Persian proverb states “ a blind man who sees is better than a seeing man who is blind.” Consider the clarity of our spiritual vision and the penetrating power of our faith. ~ Fr. Matt
The church wants us to be actively engaged in the celebration of the Mass. Even preaching presents an eternal triangle of message, speaker, and audience.
I am overwhelmed by your good wishes and gifts. It’s an act of love to serve you. ~ Fr. Matt
We are called to overcome the hindrances that life puts in front of us. What about the obstacles that we erect to block out the hurts of life? Do we impede the life giving refreshment that comes with our relationship with God? ~ Fr. Matt
How do we define a human being? We are a mysterious unity of social, physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. The dimensions have their own laws and operations. Examining who we are helps us understand that we are a child of God. When we Christians become children of God we enter His Kingdom. ~ Fr. Matt
Some things in life we can fix. When we cannot ix it we have to forgive. Do we look at life as a problem to be solved or as a mystery to be lived? ~ Fr. Matt
C.S. Lewis says that any good we do comes from the Christ life inside us. God loves us not for the good we do but that he makes us good through the love he has for us. ~ Fr. Matt
Our encounters wit Go can be narrow and limited. The people of the day had high expectations of their Messiah He was to be strong and powerful. When Jesus mentions suffering the image of the savior had become deflated. The savior didn’t come to squash evil but to take in in and transform it. What are our expectations of Christ? ~ Fr. Matt
The gospels are faith reflections not biographies or history. Please note concerned friends brought the hearing and speech impaired man to Jesus. The Master had an intimate encounter with him. We are meant to experience that same healing touch with Jesus as we call on him in our need. ~ Fr. Matt
Life is governed by laws and traditions. Laws maintain order. However when frozen in time laws stifle change, inclusion and creativity. Take note of nature. Animals shed their fur and birds molt in order to receive new fur and feathers. May we allow the transformative spirit of God to satisfy the needs of our world. ~ Fr. Matt
We sometimes come to a crossroads in our lives. What direction do we choose? Selfless life and love no matter how challenging or difficult or a self centered life that is unfulfilling and miserable? What do we choose?