Life is Messy – The Human Dilemma – Matthew Kelly
Life is Messy – Hearing the Call of Destiny
Hearing the Call of Destiny
John the Baptist did not spend time away in the desert just to be one with nature—he was led there by the Spirit of God to prepare for his mission in life. He may have been surprised by where he ended up!
THIS WEEK’S GOSEPL IS LUKE 3:1-6
What if he had resisted God’s urging to go out into the wilderness? Who would have baptized Jesus in the Jordan river?
In order to fulfill the unique calling for each of our lives, we need to follow the example of John—to allow God to lead us.
Watch today’s reflection to discover the key word we sometimes forget that is essential to hearing God in our day-to-day lives!
Life is Messy – The Secret to Human Flourishing
60 Second Wisdom – Are You on the Right Path?
“One of the things that keeps us from finding our way in this world and becoming the best-version-of-ourselves is our desire for psychological comfort. When we have thoughts or feelings that make us psychologically uncomfortable, we rush back to our old thoughts and feelings. The problem is they drag us back into the past. It’s often the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that are trying to lead to toward our bigger, better future.
Here are four examples:
1. You feel lost. Great. The people who are really lost have no idea how lost they are. The fact that you are aware of it is a great sign. Listen to that feeling. Explore what it is trying to tell you.
2. You are angrier than usual. Excellent. This means you are probably getting in touch with your dissatisfaction. Listen to your dissatisfaction. It will teach you how to improve your life. 3. You friends are driving you crazy. Friends drive us crazy for two main reasons: They are dragging us down or they are challenging us to grow and we are resisting. Which is it? You may just need some new friends for the next season of your life. Most people are the average of the five people they spend the most time with.
4. You feel like you need to grow up. Whether you are 14 or 64, this is a great sign. Growing older and growing up are two different things. Growing up is about becoming your own person, establishing boundaries, and taking responsibly for yourself and your life.
These are four signs you are on the right path. They may be uncomfortable, but they come bearing wisdom. Remember, feelings aren’t good or bad, they are just messengers. Listen carefully to the messages they are delivering, and they will lead you to a more fulfilling life.”
Life is Messy – Are You Over the Speed Limit of Life?
Life is Messy – The Normalization of Evil
Life is Messy – When Did You Forget How to Play?
Life is Messy – Nursery Rhyme Lessons for Adults
Dynamic Catholic – 1st Sunday of Advent – Get Right to the Core
Get Right To The Core
What do you think is the most important thing you can do this Advent? Could it be searching for unique gifts, concocting the perfect eggnog, or decorating the most festive tree?
TODAY’S GOSPEL IS LUKE 21:25-28 & 34-36
While these activities certainly help make the season bright, the best thing you can do is to become a better-version-of-yourself. In a culture that makes Advent the most chaotic time of the year, it’s up to you to decide to walk away from the stress of the season and focus on what matters most.
Who would you become by December 25th if your first priority was to look for ways to humbly serve? Join Allen as he explores this question and shares a memory of how service not only helped him love others more deeply, but changed who he was at the core.