Thomas Smith talks about key characteristics of being a disciple, the virtues of love and joy. He discusses how love is the reason God created everything, because by its nature it is meant to be shared. Smith offers the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as he explains God’s burning love for us. When this love fills our hearts we naturally desire to live an authentic Christian life, and are filled with a palpable joy that attracts others to Christ, a joy that endures even in the midst of suffering. Keep an eye out for parts three and four of the series.
“Face to Face: Two Words” | The Nativity of the Lord (Fr. Mike’s Homily)
The one who has gratitude has enough. At the moment we get to stand before the Lord face to face, what will the automatic and overwhelming response be? Will it be a word of love? Of contrition? Or will it be two words that summarize everything that could be said to...
