The one thing God cannot do
Everything acts in accord to its nature and so does God. He is love, His nature is love, so He can only be loving. He cannot not love you…
What if today were your last?
What comes to mind when asked, “What if today were your last?” Some people would try to cram as many pleasurable experiences as possible into their last 24 hours. “I’m going to do what I want!”. Others might prepare their will and other legal documents, relieving their loved ones of some burden and complications post-death. Still others would spend every moment with their loved ones telling and showing their love for them. But what about God—does He enter your mind?
Signs and symbols: The sign of the Cross
The sign of the cross isn’t a symbol nor a superstition. It’s a Trinitarian prayer and consecration to Jesus used since the first century.
The beauty of powerlessness
From our beautiful and ancient Church heritage comes many prayers to aid us in the surrendering to Jesus of our loveless thoughts and self-protecting ways. Yet it remains a seemingly monstrous task to actually do it: to surrender to Him. And perhaps it is because at the center and foundation of surrendering is the primary truth of our own powerlessness.
I’m ok Daddy!
Small children, in their innocence, do things out of love not fear, and that’s how God wants us to be with Him …