The question, “Are you happy?” Is often outsourced to others. It is good to ask yourself how important the opinions of others controls your happiness. What if I preached what I thought was a solid homily, that I got across a certain idea, and no one said anything as they left church. Would that affect my happiness? I suspect it would, but maybe I am shallow. So I try to wake up and make my gratitude list, before I go into the world of my ministry. Gratitude for what I have keeps me balanced.
The homilies and musings of a Paulist Priest.
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From Stephanie Logan of Centennial, CO
I sincerely hope your mission thrives. The Church these days seems overly intent on preaching politics and battering its members with ultimatums and threats instead of focusing on the messages of love, forgiveness and daily sacrifice that convert followers from the inside out and are therefore more effective in the long run!
I sincerely hope your mission thrives. The Church these days seems overly intent on preaching politics and battering its members with ultimatums and threats instead of focusing on the messages of love, forgiveness and daily sacrifice that convert followers from the inside out and are therefore more effective in the long run!
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