Sunday, May 29, 2011

No one comes to the Father except through me.

Does no one mean no one?

What about people who didn't know Jesus?

Baptism is the only ordinary way. If there is another, extraordinary way, God alone knows it.
Is God bound by his Sacraments? God has bound salvation to his Sacraments, but he himself is not bound.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Jesus' Mission Statement

"I came that they might have life and have it more abundantly."

This mission is serious, worthy, vital.

It's serious because it meant the Lord shedding his own blood. It's worthy, because God himself endorsed it. It's vital because it reminds us to keep our hopes set on the life that only God can give us.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Enhanced Interrogation Techniques on the way to Emmaus

He permits the prevention of their recognizing him.
He feigns not to know what happened in Jerusalem.
He pretends to be going on farther down the road.

All of this only to reveal himself in the breaking of the bread.

So, just because we may be having a hard time coming to terms with the resurrection, doesn't mean he didn't rise.
Just because we're having a hard time understanding that the scriptures reveal God's masterpiece-of-a-plan for our peace and happiness, doesn't mean they don't make sense.
Just because there are times when God looks to be abandoning us, doesn't mean that all he's waiting for is for us to urge him to "stay with us."

And in the Eucharist, he does just that.

Friday, May 6, 2011

The Resurrection

The Joy of the Resurrection Renews the Whole World.

It changes how we celebrate, how we face adversity, and how we live our daily lives.

We celebrate not just a day, not just an octave, not just a season, not just every Sunday—but forever. For now, let's start with the Octave.

Facing adversity becomes a chance to reflect joy. JP II is a great example, especially how he discovered his own vocation amidst the trials of Nazism and Communism.

Everyday life is filled with new meaning. The ordinary pursuit of normal tasks takes on a new dimension in the face of the risen Christ.

The resurrection is the ultimate game-changer.

The Joy of the Resurrection Renews the Whole World.