Are you thirsting for more in this life? Are the things of this world not satisfying the longings of your heart? The Samaritan woman at the well longed for more, too. This past weekend in his homily, Bishop DeGrood reflected on Jesus' thirst and desire to save souls. Bishop also encouraged us to be intentional and take time to be in the presence of the Lord, and allow him to fill you with his love.https://youtu.be/JzSMYcA9VI0
Is your heart restless? Are you searching for the thing that will bring you perfect and lasting happiness? This weekend in his homily, Bishop explained how we will only experience perfect happiness when we are in heaven, experiencing the beatific vision. There is hope in finding real happiness in this life, but it is only found in drawing closer to the Lord.
What is wisdom? This past weekend in his homily, Bishop DeGrood explained how the supernatural gift of wisdom enables us to know things as God does. This allows us to be wise in the ways of seeing reality. Wisdom helps us relate to others, properly order our lives, and allows us to receive the supernatural virtues. Bishop also explained how wisdom inspires us to live out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Do you desire to be holy? This past weekend in his homily, Bishop DeGrood explains how we are to respond to the desire to grow in holiness, and how it requires cooperation with the Lord and to seek that which is true, good and beautiful.
Do you desire to be holy? This past weekend in his homily, Bishop DeGrood explains how we are to respond to the desire to grow in holiness, and how it requires cooperation with the Lord and to seek that which is true, good and beautiful.
Does it amaze you that Jesus has a mother? Jesus, who in his divinity has always existed, has a human mother. That is something to marvel at. On this Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Bishop DeGrood talked about why Mary is the most dignified and honored human being. He also explains what we can learn from Mary and her disposition, and why art and statues often include an apple and a snake.
Did you know the words merry and Christmas have significant meaning? This past weekend in his homily, Bishop DeGrood explained what these two words mean, and why they are significant to Christmas, and our lives.
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.
You have a choice to make. To live your life with Jesus as the king of your life, or to serve yourself. This past weekend, Bishop DeGrood talked about what it means to live in cooperation with God's perfect plan, and what the pitfalls are of living for ourselves. Will you choose the path of Lucifer, who chose to serve himself? Or will you choose true freedom? The choice is yours.
