In other words, being without original sin does not guarantee not sinning later on; it only means that the person was born with the grace of internal integrity of mind, heart and desire.
Faith
Are We a Barrier?
Why did Zacchaeus have to climb the tree? Zaccheaus climbed a tree out of curiosity, out of an eagerness to see Jesus. He also climbed the tree because he couldn’t see.
If You’re Not Making Progress in the Spiritual Life, Try This!
Establish the habit of making one small, lasting change in your life every month. Typically growth happens slowly, little by little.
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
We need to find someone in our lives who has gone before us, a living saint. We need people who can mentor, coach, and guide us in the spiritual life.
Three Most Used Tools
What is in your spiritual toolbox?
You Can’t Waste Time With God
Start working on something. Work on something particular. Day by day.
How God Sees Us
It’s important that we see who God is aside from the way we perceive God.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Are we willing to go beyond our comfort zone to encounter Jesus? Are we willing to take a risk and be like Zacchaeus.
Jesus Loves the Lost
“God, please show me an area of my life where I need to repent and make reparation.”
Ask Fr. Francis: Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross to Show His Love?
It was because He loved us that He refused to control our free will, including our freedom to reject Him and to remove Him when the truth became inconvenient or difficult to accept.