03/02/2025

It is pointless to use weedkiller in greater amounts than the amount required to kill the intruder.

The grace that forgives us our sins, however also maintains us in the "blessedness" that is the support that is made available for all of us who pray.

Our relationship with Our Father begins when we kneel in his presence and continues when we show by our deeds that we have been converted by His words and deeds.

In this morning's Gospel the disciples were appalled by the stark "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!". 

Jesus is and always reveals the truth that comes from God. His Resurrection confirms that living in the the physical universe is not the purpose for which we have our being. 

Prior to his final visit to Jerusalem Jesus prepared those who would become the first witnesses of the Resurrection by his words and miracles. Today, as usual, Jesus never fudges truth and hammers in his basic message that the kingdom, "IAMFATHERSONHOLYSPIRT" is everything and material wealth is always a hindrance to our progress towards Life Eternal with the familiar image of camel and eye of the needle. 

There are many of us who today are trying to excuse ourselves by denying our possession of the worldly goods of which we are enjoying the use. " We are devoting our life to "prayer" and taken a vow of poverty". Others, such as myself, enjoy a life that is "normal" and "wealth" is something that others have to overcome.

Our sins have been eradicated by the Cross. The garden that is my soul, however, is ever more in need of the grace that can wipe out sin and promote growth but, as Our Father already knows, I am sore afraid and have never been able to walk away from my possessions.