If you are forgiven and feel renewed, overjoyed, relieved, grateful then you are ready to forgive others. And the more hurtful your sin was to others, to yourself, and of course ultimately to God, the more the grace rushes in to save us when you open your heart to it, when you repent. "Your sins … Continue reading Grace Upon Grace
Grace Notes
Hi, DIL followers! I started a podcast! It’s available on Spotify and it’s called…Grace Notes! You all should appreciate it more than most as I use my past blog entries that were inspired by various songs. I then share those reflections along with the recordings which are all part of Spotify’s immense library! You know … Continue reading Grace Notes
John 15:5
https://youtu.be/8y_CsIAOm0k I was asked to give a talk recently based on the Gospel of John, Chapter 15, verse 5. I don't know how I managed to do this, but pay no attention if you see John 5:15 superimposed on the screen. I can't figure out how to change that! It's sort of a miracle that … Continue reading John 15:5
On Kings and battles
I've focused before on the Catechism in a Year podcast that I've been listening to this year. It's really a great way to get through the entire book with some great commentary and prayer from Father Mike Schmitz. Recently he said something profound that I recorded in my Notes on my phone so I could … Continue reading On Kings and battles
The Battle
I was listening to the Catholic Stuff You Should Know podcast yesterday and one of the young clergy on there informed us that Jesus fasted for 40 days in the desert (where the Holy Spirit "led" Him) in order to prepare Himself for the battle to come. And that battle was to meet the devil … Continue reading The Battle
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
I'm including a couple of messages that address today's Gospel reading concerning Jesus' temptations in the desert. One is a homily by Father Mike Schmitz, one is a message from Matthew Kelly. Father Mike's video is the entire Mass; if you want to just hear his homily, fast forward to minute 9:15. It's really, really … Continue reading Lead Us Not Into Temptation
The Secondary Cause
I heard Father Mike Schmitz a couple of days ago on the Catechism in a Year podcast, (which I highly recommend!) speaking about Secondary Causes. I understand, sort of, Thomas Aquinas' argument that God is the Primary Cause and we are the Secondary Cause, or one of them, because there could be an infinite number … Continue reading The Secondary Cause
Therese and Joan
https://fathermauricejnutt.com/they-are-the-children-of-god-because-they-are-the-ones-who-will-rise/ I recently learned that St. Therese of Lisieux had a devotion to St. Joan of Arc that only grew in intensity near the end of her life because Therese felt that, just like that brave young woman who was martyred for her faith, she, Therese, was suffering through no fault of her own in … Continue reading Therese and Joan
Take Care Of Everything
I was listening to the Hallow app while waiting for my delayed flight at the Houston airport. I would not have even entertained the idea of listening to this particular session on Hallow if It had not been for the delay. But the Chiefs just won their division championship last night and this guy, Harrison … Continue reading Take Care Of Everything
Grace and Peace Be Upon Us
Today in the Liturgical Calendar it is the Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus. Both men were bishops of the very early Church, with St. Paul the Apostle personally laying his hands upon them to ordain them. And both were his beloved spiritual sons, as well as beloved children of God. There are two choices … Continue reading Grace and Peace Be Upon Us
Drowning in Lemonade 
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