A series on King David: Part 3 of 4
David sinned when he wasn’t doing what he was supposed to be doing; when he had pulled back from God’s calling. We have to be careful of comfort and of being distracted, because it leads to a place of being unfaithful. Instead, we have to keep moving forward in God’s will, which can regularly take us to less comfortable places. We’re called to lay down our lives — to endure the crosses of life and get to heaven. It’s not easy…but God’s faithfulness far outweighs our unfaithfulness.
Remember: there are certain things the Lord does that he doesn’t take back, like free will. The same is true with anointing. Keep choosing to do what you’re supposed to be doing, and be faithful to the Father who is always faithful to you.
Coming up, we’re going to prepare for Advent with Finding Your Place in the Advent Story from Ascension Press, available at ascensionpress.com/collections/rejoice-finding-your-place-in-the-advent-story
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Mind Your Business
Solitude is not just quiet time for ourselves. It is not running from people, isolation, or hiding from or avoiding our problems by going off and being alone. But instead, it is avoiding certain behaviors, worldviews, curiosities, and distractions that take our focus on the Lord. According to Fr. Dubay, authentic solitude is the healthy turning towards one’s…
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On Being Chosen
Loneliness can make us feel that we’re not chosen; it can give us a sense of isolation. And sometimes, it’s so easy to forget, BUT we have to remember what’s true—we have a God who loves and chooses us. This is the first part of our series on Fr. Dubay’s The Fire Within, where we dive deep into the idea, experience, and desire of being chosen…
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Meekness: The Manger and the Storm
Have you ever felt frustrated when Jesus seems quiet while everything around you is falling apart? In this episode, the friars continue reflecting on “Blessed are the meek,” turning to two striking images: Jesus asleep in the manger and Jesus asleep in the boat during the storm. Both reveal a confidence rooted not in control, but in trust. Trust in the Father, trust in victory, even when chaos is loud, and fear feels close. They talk honestly about the frustration we feel when Jesus seems distant or inactive while we’re struggling. And they invite us to see that His silence isn’t absence, it’s the patience of love at work. Join us as we learn to trust Jesus in the storm and discover the peace that comes from knowing He is already with us.
