We are "lured and enticed by own own desire" - ask God to heal you of these desires. He wants to help, you just gotta ask him and invite him into your life.
The daily reading for February 13, 2024 is from James 1:12-18: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
The title of this episode is inspired by one of my favourite worship songs, "Find Me in the River" by Delirious?
In this episode we encounter two men, King David and the Gerasene Demoniac. Both of these men embody the locale in which they find themselves: at the River Jordan. At the river, God finds them and heals them.
May this same loving God find you at your river.
Here's a link to the song: https://youtu.be/WFVmrdik5i8?si=xXd-np28FB8KVzXR
Here's a link to the scripture readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012924.cfm
My brothers, God wants you to become like a candle. Do not be afraid to melt before the Living Flame of God!
A modified best man speech for my brother at his wedding.
Living and Walking in the Power of God is both a demand that requires and a catalyst that enables our lives to become like a liturgy that glorifies God our Father.
Great readings today from the Acts of the Apostles 19:1-8 (May 22, 2023)
St Rita of Cascia, Patron of the Impossible: 8 Things to Know About the Amazing St. Rita, Patron of the Impossible (churchpop.com)
Daily Mass Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading George Washington's Newburgh Address: https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/george-washington-newburgh-address-1783
What made George Washington Great: https://www.prageru.com/video/what-made-george-washington-great Henry V, St. Crispin's Day Speech (Kenneth Branagh): https://youtu.be/A-yZNMWFqvM
My favourite Catholic study app: Verbum
The Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary and Patron of the Universal Church.
Mass readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Divine Intimacy: https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/divine-intimacy-hardbound-book/p/BKDEV05400
Saint of the day: St. Frances of Rome https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-frances-of-rome/
Daily Mass Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030923.cfm
The Acts of the Apostles is a blueprint to what ought to be known as "mainstream Christian Living." Here's why.
"The degree of zeal in acquiring stature in Christ shows whether a man is an infant or a perfected man in the present world and in the world to come" - St. Gregory of Sinai.
His Orthodox Wiki: https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_of_Sinai Growing in Zeal, becoming a Warrior: https://youtu.be/xyJEcwWElCc
Based on two things: Acts of the Apostles chapter 10 and the Second Vatican Council's Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity
Link to the "Apostolate of the Laity" (it's awesome, go read it): https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html
Link to a Presentation by the indomitable Ralph Martin on this Decree: https://youtu.be/GXG3Ji0qRKY
The crickets were out in full force in this cell phone recorded episode from a beautiful outdoor grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima.
Papa JD was in my area for our annual Made for Greatness men's conference, and a presentation for a youth/young adult group from our Archdiocese. Padre Juan Diego did a fantastic job with the men and was awesome to work with. For info on his Friary and ministry in Albuquerque, go to their website: cfr-newmexico.com
This is a recording of his presentation for the Archdiocesan Youth.
