Author: Brianna

Being responsible for another should be a sobering reality. Parents know this reality very well, but this responsibility comes in many forms. Business owners know this reality in managing their employees, as do children who care for their parents. Bishops and priests feel this too as they guide the faithful on the journey to heaven. But can the prestige of authority get to our heads like the Pharisees? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reflected on the necessity of remaining humble in positions of power and authority, and how the most humble among us can remind us of what it is to be grateful and humble.

One of the many struggles we face today is living out our identity as God created us, as his beloved sons and daughters. It can also be a struggle to respect the identity of who others are as God created them. It can be easy to convince ourselves of false identities about ourselves, or others. This weekend in his homily, Bishop reminded us that when we stay rooted in our identity from God, we can know who we are and be able to see others for who he created them to be.

Can you recall a time in your life where you felt God's presence? What about a time where you were struggling in your life and you questioned God? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reflected on the highs and lows we experience in our spiritual lives, and encourages us to not give in to discouragement during difficult times. Will you trust God, and run to him when things get difficult?

Do you find yourself trying to figure out what the truth is? Throughout history and still today, there have been many ideas that others have claimed to be true. We would call the people behind these ideas false prophets. This weekend in his homily, Bishop encouraged us to be on guard against people and ideas that lead us away from the one true God and his Church.

In a world ailing from doubt and disbelief, the Resurrection of Jesus reminds us of Christ's power and defeat over sin and death. This Easter Sunday, Bishop reminded us that the Resurrection is too good NOT to be true. We are encouraged to move from doubt into faith, and grow in the supernatural virtues. Will you seek to grow in your faith and overcome your doubts?

Have there been times in your life where you've felt abandoned by God? This past weekend in his homily, Bishop explained how suffering is an invitation to be like Jesus, and how God uses our suffering to sanctify us.

Are you ready for the coming of Christ? This weekend in his homily, Bishop DeGrood encouraged us to walk in the light, awaken from our slumber and to put on the armor of light. Bishop also encouraged us to develop practices that will help us live in the light of the Lord and help us grow in the cardinal virtues.

Are you ready for the coming of Christ? This weekend in his homily, Bishop DeGrood encouraged us to walk in the light, awaken from our slumber and to put on the armor of light. Bishop also encouraged us to develop practices that will help us live in the light of the Lord and help us grow in the cardinal virtues.

Have you ever wondered about life after death? Or what heaven will be like? This weekend's readings had a common thread: life after death. In the gospel Jesus tells us what it will be like in heaven. In his homily this weekend, Bishop DeGrood encourages us to stand strong in our faith, and to remember we are never alone on our journey to heaven.

Have you ever wondered about life after death? Or what heaven will be like? This weekend's readings had a common thread: life after death. In the gospel Jesus tells us what it will be like in heaven. In his homily this weekend, Bishop DeGrood encourages us to stand strong in our faith, and to remember we are never alone on our journey to heaven.