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Read OnlineJesus said to the crowds: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day.” John 6:44In today's Gospel, Jesus continues His conversation with the crowd who sought Him out after performing the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. As the conversation continues, Jesus deepens His clarity about His relationship with the Father, His divine identity, the Father's action in our lives, and the gift of Himself as the Bread of Life.The passage above reveals an essential spiritual principle we must understand as we work to strengthen our relationship with God: Faith is a response to the Father's call, not something we initiate on our own. This principle is crucial because faith is not primarily a resolution we make to grow closer to God; rather, it begins as a resolution from the Father in Heaven Who draws us to Himself by drawing us to His Son, Jesus, especially in the Eucharist.Practically speaking, this principle must guide our prayer lives. Though it's good to make a conscious effort to pray every day, to meditate on the Scriptures, recite devotions, and attend Mass as often as possible, we must always see those efforts as a response to God's invitation rather than our own good idea. It's a subtle, though important, distinction.To illustrate, consider the Gospel story of the contrasting prayer of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9–14. In that parable, the Pharisee offered many prayers each day and fasted regularly, but his prayers went unheard and his fasting was unfruitful. Why? Because his actions were not initiated by God but were works of his own doing. In contrast, the tax collector, aware of his sin and need for God's mercy, humbled himself and prayed, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.” That prayer was beautiful and fruitful because it was a response to God Who revealed his sin to him and called him to repent, which he did.Today's Gospel lesson comes to us within the context of Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist. Therefore, we must especially apply His opening words to the way we participate in the Mass. Our choice to attend Mass is not something we do as a favor to God. Instead, our participation in the Mass must be a response to the Father Who offers us the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus, His Son, as the spiritual food we need in order to attain everlasting life. Participation in the Mass is God's gift to us, and our response must be authentic prayer.Our participation in the Mass becomes authentic when we recognize that the Father is inviting us to receive the Eucharist as “the living bread that came down from heaven” and Jesus' “Flesh for the life of the world.” The Mass is about receiving God into our lives, not because we choose to put Him there, but because we say “Yes” to His invitation to be drawn to Him. The word “Eucharist” means “thanksgiving,” and this must be our prayerful response to such a great gift. We must foster an attitude of sincere gratitude for the Father's invitation to share in the Sacrifice of His Son so as to be given the unmerited gift of eternal life.Reflect today on your participation in the Mass. If you ever feel that your attendance is a favor to God, pause and listen to the Father's voice calling you. Try to hear Him invite you to this most precious Feast. Become aware of the Father drawing you to the Mass, to His Son, the source of eternal life. Respond with humble gratitude, knowing that there is no greater gift you can receive.Heavenly Father, You constantly speak to me, call to me, and draw me to Your Son. Please open my ears to hear Your gentle voice, offering me the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Son in the Holy Eucharist. May my participation in that unfathomable Gift be one of sincere gratitude for the eternal gifts You invite me to receive. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Sermon on the Mount via AdobeSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Read OnlineJesus said to the crowds, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. But I told you that although you have seen me, you do not believe.” John 6:35–36Some who listened to Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse must have been shocked. Those who listened with faith began to believe in Him, even though their understanding was not complete. Those who listened with skepticism were not only shocked but angered, as evidenced by their reaction. Today's Gospel marks Jesus' clearest revelation of His divine identity and mission, inviting us to accept Him into our lives.After proclaiming Himself to be the Bread of Life, Jesus reveals His unity with the Father in Heaven Who sent Him on His mission. He proclaims that He “will not reject anyone who comes to” Him because He “came down from heaven” to do the will of the Father Who sent Him. Jesus concludes with a declaration about the Father's will and Jesus' mission: “Everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day” (cf. John 6:37–40). Again, without the ears of faith, what Jesus revealed must have been shocking.At that time, the people of Israel were used to listening to rabbis who interpreted the Law of Moses, the psalms, and the prophets for them. These educated teachers often spoke clearly and with authority, but never like Jesus. His clarity and authority were pronounced, and His message He taught was new. Not even the prophets of old spoke like Him. When they prophesied, they usually began by saying, “Thus says the Lord…” Jesus' teaching took a drastic shift by essentially proclaiming, “I AM the Lord…”Though some might have been skeptical and critical, it's important for us to consider those who were humble of heart who listened to Jesus' words with openness and faith. As they heard this new and amazing teaching, their hearts would have responded, “Yes!”, while their minds would have said, “I don't understand.”When we experience the gift of faith, we will find we have that same reaction. God's revealed and mysterious truths often stir our spirits first, calling us to believe, and only once we believe, is clarity given. In fact, faith often precedes understanding, inviting us to trust first and receive deeper insights in time. For that reason, we must understand that belief does not require perfect understanding. It's appropriate to believe in our spirit, even though our minds have not yet grasped the truth we believe. This is especially the case with the Eucharist.Saint John Vianney once said, “There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us.” Do you believe that? Of all the material possessions we might obtain in this life, nothing is more valuable, important, or precious than the Eucharist. Why? Because the Eucharist is Jesus Himself. He is the Bread of Life. His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity enter our souls when we receive this precious gift.After Jesus said to the crowds, “whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst,” He said that some would not believe in Him. But those who do believe, despite an incomplete understanding of the Eucharist, are promised they will “never hunger” and “never thirst.” Clearly, the hunger and thirst Jesus speaks of are far greater than physical needs. It's the longing that comes from the depths of our being, desiring fulfillment, contentment, and peace. It's a desire to be made whole, free from guilt and shame, satisfied beyond any natural satisfaction. This is the Eucharist. Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, desiring to satisfy our souls' every longing. Reflect today on Jesus' invitation to satiate your soul's deepest hunger and thirst through the Eucharist. He calls you to a personal encounter, to find in Him the true satisfaction that the world cannot give. We attempt to acquire that satiation through many passing means, such as pleasures, comforts, indulgences, wealth, and prestige. None of it works. As you look into your soul and identify the many longings you have, turn to Him alone Who satisfies. Renew your faith in the Eucharist and receive the satiation He desires to bestow. My Eucharistic Lord, You have promised that if I come to You, You will satisfy my deepest longings, every hunger and thirst. I do come to You and believe that You are the Bread of Life, the only means to the Father. I renew my faith in Your True Presence in the Eucharist and pray that every time I receive You, my heart will be open to Your transforming love. Jesus, I trust in You.Image:  Sermon on the Mount Stained Glass via AdobeSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

May 19, 2024 Sermon By Thomas Hamilton Kingdom of Heaven: Who do you say I am- Matthew 16:13-28

This episode shares with the listeners the love and mercy God afforded to the race of mankind " Because God So Loved The World." " And Peter answered them, Repent( change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of and release from your sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise (of the Holy Spirit) is to and for you and your children, and to and for all that are far away, ( even) to and for as many as the Lord our God invites and bids to come to Himself." Acts Chapter 2 verses 38 and 39 ( The Amplified Bible.) Worship Almighty God in the beauty of Holiness. He is our Father in Heaven Who has given us the Lord Jesus Christ in the earth that we can become the righteousness of The Father who Is In Heaven. Love the Father God, The Lord Jesus His Son, The Powerful Holy Spirit and the people of God in the earth. To God be the Glory! Evangelist Juanita Douglas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juanita212/message

Jim Varsos - Kingdom of Heaven - Who should I be as one of its citizens?  

We often see things that seem outrageous, either grossly unfair or extremely negative. Yet, we don't understand the Divine wisdom that's behind life's unpleasant moments. So, as soon as understanding kicks out, emuna must kick in. Even if something seems bad, emuna tells us that it's really good. How? We have a loving Father in Heaven Who does everything for the very best. So put a smile on your face, listen to this 6-minute podcast and be happy...

What is the Kingdom of Heaven-- Who is searching for pearls-- Who is buying the pearl-- Who is selling the pearl--

What is the Kingdom of Heaven-- Who is searching for pearls-- Who is buying the pearl-- Who is selling the pearl--

No Commissioner of Truth this week, but Justen asks if you were the keeper of the Gates of Heaven "Who would you let in?". Matt recalls the tales of a Re-seller and talks about some recent good finds in TX. Justin and Justen discuss the Chris Rock Netflix special, and History of the World Part 2 on Hulu. The three of us discuss the heck out of the Mandalorian season 3 episode 2. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeklifehq/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeklifehq/support

Topics [True Mother's Anthology Book 2] - “The Unity of the World and Humankind's Responsibility” [Living Divine Principle] - "Heaven and Hell (2)" “Only those who have conquered hell can enter Heaven” “Who must be the first to enter Heaven” [Today's Youth Ministry] - “Where does God want to reside?” [Living Testimony] - Luke Higuchi

01 - 02 - 22 Matt 4:18-22 On Earth As It Is in Heaven (Who's Your One? Sermon Series) by Woodlawn Baptist Church

Text: Exodus 33:1-23If you could ask God for one thing, what would it be? Many treat God as if He is a cosmic genie in a bottle that is there to hear our wishes. As a result, our answer to such a question is often selfish and short-sighted. This message reminds us that God is THE Living God of Heaven Who delights in answering the requests of those who are focused on Him. The significance of the question is that our requests of God reveal much about our relationship with and view of Him. So, how would you answer the question? How should you answer the question? To understand more, we invite you to listen today because your answer, and the process of determining it, could change your life. Sermon Notes Discussion Guide

Welcome to our Enrich Life Faith Gathering. We post these every single week both online and In-person. You can catch all of our teachings on this podcast and on our youtube channel. This series is called "Person(s)" we are going through the book of John and unpacking who God is and how we fit into that big picture. Click on the link to download the outline of John: https://3fda7480-1e35-4a29-a97a-ef4d9... How To Study Apparent Biblical Contradictions Face to Face with the Almighty No one has seen God face to face: Exodus 33:20, John 1:18, 1 John 4:12, 1 Tim 6:16 Verses talking about being Face to Face with God: Genesis 32:30, Exodus 33:11, Numbers 12:8 Ascending to Heaven Who has ascended and descended? Proverbs 30: 2-4 (prophecy about the Messiah) No one has ascended into heaven except the Son of Man: John 3:13 Elijah went into heaven: 2 Kings 2:11 Angels ascend and descend into heaven: Genesis 28:12 (prophecy about the Messiah) Jesus at the right hand of the Almighty Enthroned: Acts 7:55–56, Romans 8:34; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Peter 3:22 The Ladder between heaven and Earth: John 1:51, John 10:9, John 14:6, 1 Tim 2:5, Heb 4:15, Romans 8:27, Hebrews 8:6 Jesus the New Moses “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes will have eternal life in Him.” “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you,” -Deuteronomy 18:15-19 The murder of the sons of Israel: Exod 1:15-2:10, Matthew 2:16 Fleeing for safety before rescuing God's people: Exod 2:11-15, Exod 4:20, Matt 2:21) Fasting before proclaiming the covenant on the mountain: Exod 9:9, Matt 4 Mediator of the Covenant: Galatians 3:19, Hebrews 9:15 10 commandments and 10 beatitudes: Exod 20:2-17, Deut 5:6-21 Matt 5:3-12 The Gospel of Salvation “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only [BEGOTTEN] Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. The one who believes in Him is not judged” If you have questions please email us @ enrichuregina@outlook.com or text 306-850-0429 For more information or other media please visit www.enrichregina.com

Sunday, March 14, 2021 On Earth as it is in Heaven: Who’s the one? by Southwest Christian Church

HALLELUYAH! I Bless EL YAHUAH that HE Keeps me as the Apple of HIS Eye. And not only me but all the whole House of YAHSHAR'AL. In HIS EVERLASTING RUACH N TRUTH. HALLELUYAH! (I Bless EL YAHUAH for HIS RUACH anointing flowing as I sang purposefully. Having seen this Song earlier as I was Praising I purposed to record as a Single. And I am encouraged. Bless The EL of Heaven WHO never slumbers nor sleeps but watches over us YAHSHAR'AL. In HIS EVERLASTING RUACH YAHUAH and HIS EVERLASTING TRUTH. HALLELUYAHUAH!

 Daniel 7: Why will the Messiah Come with the Clouds of Heaven? Although the phrase “son of man” appears more than 100 times in the Jewish Scriptures, in one striking passage it is describing the Messiah coming with the clouds of Heaven to the Ancient of days. Rabbi Tovia Singer explains, this is mentioned in Daniel 7. Why does the Messiah appear in Daniel’s dream “like a son of man”? Why is he arriving with the clouds of Heaven? Who is the Ancient of Days? Why do Christians argue that this verse refers to Jesus? In this provocative broadcast, Rabbi Tovia Singer illuminates one of the most provocative and least understood passages in the Hebrew Scriptures. He illustrates that this enigmatic text describes an epic event that will unfold in the Messianic Age. https://outreachjudaism.org/ http://www.toviasinger.tv/

As the entire world is faced with uncertainty, and is predicted to get worse… our “life as we know it” will never be the same. So many can’t work, thousands laid off, and others may not have a place of employment to return. There is so much to validate WORRY – YET, there is a God in Heaven Who loves and is still OUR SOURCE of health, provision, and sanity… THERE IS HOPE!

"You love me as you find me ... Your love's too good to leave me here." These lyrics are from Hillsong United's recent song, "As you find me." The 'you' in these lyrics is Jesus. Jesus, who today, willingly lavishes us with His love - no matter where we are, what we are doing or not doing, what we are saying and thinking. A love that says, "I know you aren't perfect and that's okay." A love that says, "I'm standing in the gap between you and your Heavenly Father, so your relationship with Him is restored." A love that says, "I have plans for you. Let my love take you into your future." A love that has transformed my life, given me love, purpose, strength, healing, joy and peace. What a gift! What's on your gift list for this Christmas? Is love on your list? Is purpose on your list? Is strength on your list? Is healing on your list? Is joy on your list? Is peace on your list? Where do you start shopping for these gifts? On your knees. Confess that Jesus is Lord, believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) You may say, "Oh, I can't do that, I'm not good enough." And I would reply, "Well, neither am I, and Jesus knows that. He loves us as He finds us. There is no checklist to see if we measure up, because we don't, and we never will without Him. He loves us as He finds us. We just need to respond to His love and choose to make Him Lord of our lives." You may say, "But if I do that, won't I need to change the way I live?" And I would reply, "You don't need to do the changing. Over time as you understand more of Jesus love for you, the changes will happen. His love's too good to leave you here. Just plan some one on one time with Jesus every day, and see what He will do in you." You may say, "Oh I'm still not sure this is for me." And I would reply, "There is a God in Heaven Who loves you. He knows your heart's desires. He knows your pain. He's made a way for you to be lavished with unconditional love, know your purpose, have strength, receive healing, live with joy and peace. That way is Jesus and He knows your name. Just talk to Him." Jesus ... "I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." John 10:10 The Message The gift of love - Jesus. To find out more please visit https://wendyrobinson.com.au

Pastor Mark Pekar sermon Heaven: Who in the World Can Stand It?

You've got a Father in Heaven Who will help you all the way if you'll just engage Him and trust Him.

Heart to Heart with Mother Miriam *On the Feast of the Sacred Heart *Judging our sins *Going to Purgatory or right to Heaven *Who came first? Adam and Eve or the Dinosaurs

Heart to Heart with Mother Miriam *On the Feast of the Sacred Heart *Judging our sins *Going to Purgatory or right to Heaven *Who came first? Adam and Eve or the Dinosaurs

Matthew 20:1-16 Many times we want fairness when it benefits us and aren't that concerned if it doesn't. How does Jesus describe what fairness looks like in the Kingdom of Heaven? Who goes first? Who gets more? Who misses out? Jesus' answer might surprise us and give us hope.

"We would like to think that the best always win, that the deserving are always rewarded. But our experience shows that expectations are not always realized." (Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary) "Hardly anything in this upside-down world comes out the way it should. Life isn't always fair! The Good Man isn't always remembered. Wise words are often ignored while foolishness is given the blue ribbon." (David Jeremiah) It's always better to act wisely, But as oftentimes is the case, wisdom does not ostensibly pay off - due to the wickedness of foolish people. However, we should still act wisely and not be discouraged - for there is a God in Heaven Who is overseeing the world and acknowledging the good that we do.