“Doing spiritual things doesn’t always mean you’re doing God’s will.”
Sometimes, when it hurts to dig deep and get to the heart of the matter with God in prayer, we distract ourselves. And we don’t always distract ourselves with bad things. We can pray good prayers, perform good works, and read good spiritual reading—all the while avoiding the healing that God so desperately desires for us.
Today, Fr. Mark-Mary challenges us to examine our hearts and ask Jesus the same thing the rich man asked him: “What do I still lack?” Let’s be open to his answer!
Meet Fr. Mark-Mary
Father Mark-Mary was ordained as a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal (CFR) in 2018 and lives at a friary in the Bronx.
The mission of the CFRs is to wholeheartedly embrace Jesus through fidelity to the Church and her Sacraments. Paired with their commitment to prayer, contemplation, and study of Sacred Scripture, the CFRs serve those around them, especially the poor, in the footsteps of Christ.
Discover beautiful music from the CFRs and Fr. Mark-Mary’s book Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Spiritual Progress, both available from Ascension.
