The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
It is helpful to see that St. Matthew, in chapters five to seven, develops a process of spiritual growth starting with the Beatitudes beginning in 5:3-12. This is a nine-step ladder to grow in holiness and get to heaven. We see here the three major stages of growth from the Purgative stage of turning away from serious sin in our five senses. It is called the Dark Night of the Senses.
This is a short theological presentation of what Jesus’ baptism was and is still about for our journey through this life to get to heaven. God had and has a plan for all people on this earth. We are all his children. He is the power and energy that holds all things together. Jesus opened up a new path to heaven for all of humanity by establishing his Church to be the primary source of his power.
The closer you get to Jesus the more you will be blessed. And as you move through your day, you will be sharing God’s graces in you with all those you come in contact with
Fr. Bob Hilz: We need to pray a lot and take care of our personal responsibilities and then help those in need as the Holy Spirit directs us.
Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalms117:1-2; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 12:49-53 There are a few themes this weekend. The new kingdom, ushered in by Jesus’s life, death and resurrection, is open and to be announced to all people of every nation. God excludes no one who is open to him. The question comes, are we open and willing...
