The Holy Name of Jesus
So, the coat of arms in my archdiocese is epic. It shows a phoenix, which is a symbol of resurrection. And on the chest of the phoenix is the IHS, which is the holy name of Jesus. And so, in the first reading for this Sunday, Saint Peter, our first pope, heals a man by the holy name of Jesus. He can heal because of his name because Jesus’ name is mighty. In the Old Testament…
Overcoming With Joy
You’re missing out big time if you’re not practicing this daily. Joy is very important in my life. You hear what the Bible says: that it is like medicine. It cures. When you have joy, it gladdens your heart. It gives you energy. It gives you life. Many things can happen to you, but with joy in your heart, you can overcome it. It would help if you were not too serious all the time. Some of us are always focused on getting more money…
The Father’s Gaze
Imagine the way you would gaze upon your newborn baby for the first time. This is the universal way the Father loves everyone. He’s constantly looking at us, delighting in us, and rejoicing in our existence. The Father’s gaze is always filled with the same delight, love, and rejoicing as a father’s first look at his newborn. This is how our Heavenly Father looks at us, delights in us, rejoices, and contemplates us right now. Even when we…
Resurrection of the Body
So, Captain America is obviously the best out of all the superheroes. When he receives the soldier serum, he becomes more of himself. He doesn’t become less of himself. He becomes perfected. Before the serum, he was weak, but he was good. After the serum, he is still good and perfected. This is precisely what Jesus says in the gospel today: that we believe in the…
Good and Bad Conscience
Are you struggling with decision paralysis? This one’s for you. Our conscience helps us distinguish the good from the bad. It makes us evaluate our thoughts and desires because our conscience allows us to make the right decisions. And if you have a bad conscience, you do bad things. And how do you form a good conscience? It’s a collaborative effort. You start by praying to the God who created you and knows you inside out…
The Father’s Delight
Do you truly grasp the depth of your heavenly Father’s delight in you? A significant aspect of the Father’s heart is to unconditionally care for his children, in whatever form that takes. This love may seem overwhelming or even exhausting at times, but it’s because of this uncalculated, unending love that the moments when he gets to care for and be with his children in this unique way can be the most cherished part of Father’s Day…