Episode 11: First or Last

09/19/24 • 34 min

Jesus told his followers that anyone who wants to be first, to be a leader, must be the servant of all. That certainly doesn’t align with what we see in our culture. So how do we live these teachings in a world that rejects them? What do we allow to influence our actions? Are we fixated on privilege, influence, and prestige – the way the world sees it? Or are we willing to cultivate self-control and self-discipline so as to be the servant of all and receive the reward of eternal joy in heaven?

This week's readings:
Gospel - Mark 9: 30-37
1st Reading - Wisdom 2: 12, 17-20
Psalm 54
2nd Reading - James 3:16 – 4:3

This week's readings:
Gospel - Mark 9: 30-37
1st Reading - Wisdom 2: 12, 17-20
Psalm 54
2nd Reading - James 3:16 – 4:3

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Episode 10: Being True Followers

Jesus taught his disciples that he would not be the Messiah they were hoping for, but rather he would be the Suffering Servant who sacrificed himself for the sake of all. Now we have to ask ourselves, is he the Messiah we want? When people put us on the spot, who do WE say that Jesus is? And do our actions exemplify that belief? Is the faith we show to the world, in everything we say and do, vibrant, alive, and active?

This week's readings:
Gospel - Mark 8: 27-35
1st Reading - Isaiah 50: 5-9a
Psalm 116
2nd Reading - James 2: 14-18

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Episode 12: With or Against God

We must all make choices about our faith and how we live that faith in the world. But we must be honest, do we allow ourselves to be susceptible to the influences of the world that change from year to year, or sometimes even month to month? Or are we willing to hold fast to our faith, to deepen our friendship with God, at the risk of being unpopular? Are we with God? Or are we against him?

This week's readings:
Gospel - Mark 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48
1st Reading - Numbers 11: 25-29
Psalm 19
2nd Reading - James 5: 1-6

To see the photos mentioned in this week's episode, follow me on Instagram as @fromhiswordtoourhearts.