The well known parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is edifying and at the same time challenging. Jesus teaches us that there is hope for each of us at any stage of life, but challenges us not to envy what others have.
Forgiving Your Brother
Forgiveness is typically easier to receive than it is to give. There are perhaps many reasons for this, but nevertheless, when one forgives his brother from his heart as the Lord call us to do, we are much more ready to receive the forgiveness we all so desperately need.
Wisdom Of Mother Theresa
Saint Theresa of Calcutta, better known by many as Mother Theresa, has had a profound impact on many in the world, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. Though she lives eternally in heaven, her words still lives still echo in our ears, filled with a simple, holy wisdom.
John The Baptist
John the Baptist has always been a very intriguing and important figure in salvation history. But, in fact, each one of us is called to be a John the Baptist, a herald of the Christ.
Crowning
Sometimes it seems we all desire to wear a crown. And, many times it is not a true crown, but a false worldly crown with which we choose to crown ourselves.
Humility And Holiness
We all strive to be more holy, but not everyone realizes that humility is a prerequisite for holiness. Keeping down to earth id the best way to reach for God.
Control
So many of us try and control every aspect of our lives and of the world. Perhaps it is time that we let go, and let God do what He does best.
Our Lady Undoer Of Knots
There is a lesser known devotion dedicated to Our Lady under her title of Undoer of Knots. This sounds like a great time in our knotty world to explore the help the Blessed Mother offers us.
Hunger
Hunger is a natural, biological reality for the human being. It is built in to our DNA. But, our natural hunger is actually leading us to a greater, spiritual reality. Ultimately, only God can truly fulfill our needs.
Live By The Spirit
When we live by the flesh, Saint Paul tells us, we are more prone to fall into sin. Being driven by our emotions can be devastating. As Christians, we are called to live by the Spirit.