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The discussion centers around the notion of Christian persecution in America, highlighting two opposing viewpoints. The speaker expresses feelings of isolation within society while emphasizing the inspiring lives of saints who faced adversity with faith. Ultimately, faith in Jesus empowers individuals to pursue holiness, despite societal challenges.
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In the Gospel story of Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector, Jesus chooses to stay with him, demonstrating that God’s love is unearned. Zacchaeus, despite no previous signs of conversion, responds in love and commitment after being chosen by Jesus. Similarly, we are all chosen and loved by God regardless of our actions. Making a concrete commitment, like Zacchaeus did, in response to God’s love, is crucial. Given a discipleship commitment form, individuals are encouraged to make deliberate choices for the Lord, reflecting on concrete actions to respond to God’s love.
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The post discusses Father Ciszek’s experience as a missionary in the Soviet Union, his struggle with willfulness, and the importance of surrendering to God’s will. Father Ciszek’s imprisonment and interrogation revealed his reliance on self, ultimately leading to his surrender and finding peace in submitting to God’s will. The lesson emphasizes the need to abandon one’s willfulness through prayer, acknowledging God’s sovereignty, seeking His forgiveness, expressing gratitude, and surrendering personal desires to align with His will. This surrender to God’s will leads to justification and salvation.
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It has, blessedly, been some time since I have had to use this note to talk about COVID policy, but we are reaching some decision points that require an update. Philosophy To start, let me state that my philosophy for COVID management at the parish at this point is that the parish should match theContinue reading “October 21, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”
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