Christmas is the birthday of the King of Kings. He leads us, serves us, loves us, and dies for us. His coming depended on just one Yes. Will you follow him, serve him, love him, welcome him? The whole world is waiting for your answer. [AUDIO]
Maybe It Just Needs A Little Love (#804, Advent 3)
There is no such thing as a perfect tree but maybe it just needs a little love. Christmas is all about God’s love. If we are humble enough to receive God’s love, then we can really start rejoicing. Joy to the World! [AUDIO]
How Not To Prepare For Christmas (#803, Advent 2)
We want to be prepared for Christmas so we run into a store and a little bell calls to us: Prepare Your Heart! Our heart is prepared when we focus on the things that really matter, and let go of the things that don’t matter. [AUDIO]
God’s Plans Are Worth Waiting For (#802, Immaculate Conception)
Before you were conceived in your mother’s womb, God had a concept of you with him in Heaven for all eternity. Mary teaches us two things: 1) God’s plans are worth waiting for 2) All we have to do is say “Yes” to God and God will do the rest. [AUDIO]
A Prayerful Heart is a Watchful Heart (#801, Advent 1)
What are we watching for? Christians should be ready for the coming of Christ, not only at the end of the world but every day of our daily. Making time to pray every day will help you be more watchful. This Advent pray for a watchful heart. [AUDIO]
Whose Onion Is It? (#751, Christ the King)
God made you to know Him, love Him, and serve Him in this life so as to be happy with Him in the next. Follow Jesus and He will lead you down the path of obedience, service, and generosity. Do your onions really belong to you? (26 Nov 2017)
Giving Thanks for Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts (#750, Thanksgiving Day)
All the things we are thankful for point to the loving care of God for His children. “Thank God in advance,” said Solanus Casey. St. Therese of Lisieux would thank God even for her faults and failings. Do you give thanks in all things? [AUDIO]
Pit of Misery! Dilly Dilly! (#749, 33rd Sunday)
The master gives his servants plenty to work with. Everything we have is a gift from God. Do we use it for His glory? When we give and we serve, we become worthy of the kingdom. Dilly Dilly! [AUDIO]
Giving Glory to God (#748, 31st Sunday)
We can only love the Lord our God when we begin to realize how much He loves us. Once we are rooted in God’s love for us, then we can go and love others as Christ has loved us. And that gives great glory to God. [AUDIO]
Send Them On Their Way (#747, All Souls)
We don’t know exactly what the next life looks like but it’s a journey we all must take. We send the dead on their way with our love and our prayers. We hope and pray that when it’s our turn, they will be waiting by the door to greet us. [AUDIO]