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Facing insurmountable odds, the first Christians staged a David-versus-Goliath victory.
If we look at it from a purely rational standpoint, we would be simply amazed that they were able to accomplish all that they did. And from a spiritual standpoint, we would agree with the great rabbi Gamaliel, who told the Sanhedrin: “If this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them” (Acts 5:38-39). Clearly, their work was “from God.” They simply could not be stopped!
So where does that leave us some two thousand years later? Like the first believers, we too face seemingly insurmountable odds. We see a world that is growing further and further away from Jesus. Church attendance is declining. Basic truths like the resurrection of Christ, the sacredness of life, and the call to the poor…
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Wonderful, Be still and let God be God. Life is simply receiving God’s grace (re. C.S. Lewis “Four Loves” the need love/gift love understanding) and manifesting (re: Mary’s “Magnificat”) LOVE everywhere with a thankful heart.
I feel blessed to live in the Archdiocese of Denver, where next month I will begin Catholic Biblical School—a four year course of study covering the Bible in it’s entirety. Additionally, since relocating here, nearly two months ago, I have met some wonderful people, with whom I hope to further strengthen my understanding of the faith.
I am thankful to God for calling me to be his child. But I am faced with all odds from this world - in my business world, among my friends, and even my family - all baptised but my brother and sister do not go for mass. I encourage them to pray, but sigh, I am wearing out, and I am not a persistent sister. Help me God!