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Read OnlineMary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior… He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.” Luke 1:46; 52–53The last two sentences quoted from our Blessed Mother's song of praise give us much to ponder. She, who is the Mother of God and full of grace, rejoiced that God “cast the mighty down from their thrones” and “the rich he sent away empty.” It's understandable that she rejoiced in God Who “has lifted up the lowly” and “has filled the hungry with good things,” but the first two statements might give us pause.In this context, when people are “mighty” and “rich,” we must understand this to mean those who act in a self-sufficient way, not recognizing their need for God. This tendency is easy to fall into. It is especially tempting for those who are successful in life. Without a deep prayer life and awareness of God's activity in our lives, we can easily fall into the trap of thinking that we are in charge of our own destiny. When this happens, the most merciful thing God can do for us is to cast us down from our self-sufficient throne and send us away to experience the emptiness of our worldly riches. The key to happiness in life is not attaining great power or riches.The key is found in humility, by which we recognize our absolute need for and dependence on God. Why? Because as the great Saint Augustine wrote in his book Confessions, “You have formed us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You, oh Lord.”Would you be happier if you were rich or poor? Powerful or powerless? Famous or unknown? These questions cannot be answered because neither riches nor poverty, power nor powerlessness, fame nor obscurity have anything to do with true happiness. Though each person falling into any of these categories can find happiness, the categories themselves do not determine that happiness. True happiness comes by discovering God within one's spiritual poverty and hunger. When we perceive our souls correctly, we will understand Saint Augustine's famous quote. We will realize that God alone fulfills us, and that doing His will enables us to become who we were created to be. When that discovery happens, we will hunger and thirst for God, and doing the will of God will become the all-consuming desire of our souls. Our God, in His great mercy and love for us, loves such a humble and hungry soul, lavishing spiritual riches upon it. Reflect today on the intense interior fulfillment our Blessed Mother had. She did not live in a lavish castle with numerous servants. She was not the governor of her town, exercising great temporal power. But she was happy beyond what we can imagine because in her lowliness, humility, and hunger for God, she found perfect satisfaction. As you ponder her happiness, seek her intercession and strive to follow her example, no matter what temporal or worldly situation you find yourself in. Dearest Mother Mary, you rejoiced and proclaimed God's greatness, not because of any material or passing blessings God gave you but because of the spiritual richness you possessed within your soul. Please pray for me, that I will discover God's presence in my life as the true source of fulfillment and will hunger for Him with every desire of my soul. Mother Mary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Magnificat by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.
*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This episode explores the deep spiritual process of hungering and thirsting after the righteousness of God. The family emphasize that righteousness cannot be earned through human effort or religious works, but comes through submission, faith, and a genuine hunger for His presence. The Lord alone performs the inner transformation, removing the old nature (the 'chaff') and filling believers with His Spirit. Through humility, repentance, and faith, we position ourselves before God to receive His righteousness and live as true sons in His presence. Show Notes True righteousness is not attained by works, but by hungering and thirsting after the Lord, allowing Him to fill and transform us by His Spirit.Jesus Christ alone baptizes us with the Holy Spirit and fire — we cannot make ourselves righteous.The 'fire' of God burns away the old nature (the chaff) to reveal His divine nature within us.Our only responsibility is to submit to God with all our hearts and hunger after Him.Faith is the movement that draws the righteousness of God into our lives — 'You can't steer a parked car.'Repentance is simply turning toward the Lord and humbling ourselves before Him.Many people stop short of sonship, content with partial experiences of God, but the true sons go on to be made perfect before Him.The greatest reality we can experience is the living presence of God within us. Quotes “It's Jesus Christ who's doing the doing — He's the one baptizing us with the Holy Spirit and fire.” — Ken“There's nothing we can do to obtain righteousness other than, like Abraham, believe the Lord.” — Mike“It's your hunger and thirst. Then the Lord will come and rain righteousness on you.” — Ron“We do the submitting — He does the removing.” — Debbie“
Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty-Seven. Greed has always been one of the most dangerous distortions of spiritual leadership. In Jude 10–11, false teachers are exposed as people who abandon God's way for personal gain, following the paths of Cain and Balaam. This episode of Light on Life takes a clear-eyed look at Balaam's error—how greed, divination, and profit-driven prophecy stand […] The post Why Money Hungering Greed Is Not God’s Way To Happiness appeared first on emeryhorvath.com. Related posts: Why Your Conversation About Angels Needs to be Respectful Why Contending for the Faith Is for Genuine Believers Seven Sins Of The Seriously Deceptive Soul
“Matthew 5:6 | Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness” from Lakeshore Baptist Church by Pastor David Green. Released: 2025. Genre: Preaching. The post Matthew 5:6 | Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness appeared first on Lakeshore Baptist Church.
Dave Holden gives us three reasons to hunger and thirst for more of the Spirit.
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on December 3, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 25:6-10a, Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 & Matthew 15:29-37. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on November 26, 2025. The readings are from Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28, Daniel 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 & Luke 21:12-19. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
Today on LEADING THE WAY ?' what it means to 'hunger and thirst' for righteousness. Life changing words from Dr. Michael Youssef in his impactful series, HAPPINESS IS IN YOU . . . plan to listen to . . . LEADING THE WAY! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on Leading The Way – what it means to ‘hunger and thirst' for righteousness. Life changing words from Dr. Michael Youssef, plan to listen! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/155/29?v=20251111
Joy comes not from indulgence but from craving what is right. The world says joy comes from satisfying every desire; Jesus says joy comes from desiring God and His ways. Longing for God's way leads to satisfaction.
Joy comes not from indulgence but from craving what is right. The world says joy comes from satisfying every desire; Jesus says joy comes from desiring God and His ways. Longing for God's way leads to satisfaction.
Pastor Michael McGowan Matthew 5:6
Where Dave, Whitney, and Jon get real about the challenging truths in John 6. They explore why people walked away from Jesus, and how we can guard our own hearts against similar pitfalls. Is our relationship with Jesus, or with the good things He provides? Join them as they discuss dissatisfaction, the importance of community, and practical ways to stay rooted in faith. Plus, hear a hilarious story about Jon getting kicked out of an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil! You don't want to miss their thoughts on how we can stay in relationship with the brothers and sisters who walked away from the Lord. Mentioned book: Hungering for God by John Piper
Are you stuck in relational conflict? Do you struggle with character flaws that won't change? This powerful sermon reveals how God uses conflict to transform you - no matter your age. At 97 years old, Jacob wrestled with God and received a completely new identity. You can too.In this message from Genesis 32, discover how to hunger for transformation, make the commitment choice, and experience God's blessing in your life. Learn why conflict is often God's invitation to change you from the inside out.Perfect for Christians seeking biblical encouragement, spiritual growth, and practical faith application. Whether you're dealing with family conflict, personal struggles, or simply wanting to grow closer to God, this sermon will challenge and inspire you.
Are you stuck in relational conflict? Do you struggle with character flaws that won't change? This powerful sermon reveals how God uses conflict to transform you - no matter your age. At 97 years old, Jacob wrestled with God and received a completely new identity. You can too.In this message from Genesis 32, discover how to hunger for transformation, make the commitment choice, and experience God's blessing in your life. Learn why conflict is often God's invitation to change you from the inside out.Perfect for Christians seeking biblical encouragement, spiritual growth, and practical faith application. Whether you're dealing with family conflict, personal struggles, or simply wanting to grow closer to God, this sermon will challenge and inspire you.
When we hunger and thirst for righteousness, God will satisfy our longing with the righteousness of Christ applied to our souls.
In John 6, Jesus says that he is the "bread of life." This morning we look at what that means for Jesus to be the only thing that can take away our emptiness.
This Message is brought to you by the Senior Pastor of the global, multicampus ministry, Petra Christian Centre, Pastor Ayo Ajani.
Today we will be studying in the book of Matthew(SUNDAY 08/10/25) Today's Sermon will look at Matthew 5:6 "How Can We Know if We are Saved? Hungering and Thirsting for His Righteousness"
Series: N/AService: Sunday 11:00 a.m.Type: SermonSpeaker: Lee Moore
How does God lead us when the path forward isn't clear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 13:1–4 to show how prayer, worship, and fasting opened the door to Spirit-led guidance.
Join us for this week's sermon!Whether you're seeking hope, direction, or a deeper connection with God, this message is for you. Each week, we open God's Word together to find truth, encouragement, and strength for the journey.
This was such a real and honest conversation for us all about what to do when Bible reading is just hard. With both vulnerability and Scripture-soaked wisdom, this was such a helpful conversation with Kristen, as she led us through both obstacles and remedies for when we're finding it hard to open our Bibles.Kristen is a pastor's wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She's authored several books including: Help for the Hungry Soul and 12 Faithful Women. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: 1, 2 & 3 John: Joyful Certainty by Sam Allberry. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.You can also get a copy of Kristen's book, Help for the Hungry Soul here.
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Moody Founder's Week has long been a shining example of time spent learning and growing from God's Word. Students, staff, alumni and friends of the Institute gather to hear what it means to take a new and powerful step closer to Jesus. We'd like to take you back to a previous Founder's Week on the subject of Holiness. Pastor Mark Jobe presents what it means to have a holy hunger for a holy God.Become part of our Advance Team: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/moodypresents/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America (St. Martin's Press, 2024) tells the extraordinary story of how Irish and Jewish immigrants worked together to secure legitimacy in America.Popular belief holds that the various ethnic groups that emigrated to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century regarded one another with open hostility, fiercely competing for limited resources and even coming to blows in the crowded neighborhoods of major cities. One of the most enduring stereotypes is that of rabidly anti-Semitic Irish Catholics, like Father Charles Coughlin of Boston and the sensationalized Gangs of New York trope of Irish street thugs attacking defenseless Jewish immigrants. In Opening Doors, Hasia R. Diner, one of the world's preeminent historians of immigration, tells a very different story; far from confrontational, the prevailing relationships between Jewish and Irish Americans were overwhelmingly cooperative, and the two groups were dependent upon one another to secure stable and upwardly mobile lives in their new home. The Irish had emigrated to American cities en masse a generation before the first major wave of Jewish immigrants arrived, and had already entrenched themselves in positions of influence in urban governments, public education, and the labor movement. Jewish newcomers recognized the value of aligning themselves with another group of religious outsiders who were able to stand up and demand rights and respect despite widespread discrimination from the Protestant establishment, and the Irish realized that they could protect their political influence by mentoring their new neighbors in the intricacies of American life. Opening Doors draws from a deep well of historical sources to show how Irish and Jewish Americans became steadfast allies in classrooms, picket lines, and political machines, and ultimately helped one another become key power players in shaping America's future. In the wake of rising anti-Semitism and xenophobia today, this informative and accessible work offers an inspiring look at a time when two very different groups were able to find common ground and work together to overcome bigotry, gain representation, and move the country in a more inclusive direction. Hasia R. Diner is a professor emeritus of American Jewish History and former chair of the Irish Studies program at New York University. She is the author of numerous books on Jewish and Irish histories in the U.S., including the National Jewish Book Award winning We Remember with Reverence and Love, which also earned the Saul Veiner Prize for most outstanding book in American Jewish history, and the James Beard finalist Hungering for America. Diner has also held Guggenheim and Fulbright fellowships and served as Director of the Goren Center for American Jewish History. Geraldine Gudefin is a French-born modern Jewish historian researching Jewish family life, legal pluralism, and the migration experiences of Jews in France and the United States. She is currently a research fellow at the Hebrew University's Avraham Harman Research Institute of Contemporary Jewry, and is completing a book titled An Impossible Divorce? East European Jews and the Limits of Legal Pluralism in France, 1900-1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America (St. Martin's Press, 2024) tells the extraordinary story of how Irish and Jewish immigrants worked together to secure legitimacy in America.Popular belief holds that the various ethnic groups that emigrated to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century regarded one another with open hostility, fiercely competing for limited resources and even coming to blows in the crowded neighborhoods of major cities. One of the most enduring stereotypes is that of rabidly anti-Semitic Irish Catholics, like Father Charles Coughlin of Boston and the sensationalized Gangs of New York trope of Irish street thugs attacking defenseless Jewish immigrants. In Opening Doors, Hasia R. Diner, one of the world's preeminent historians of immigration, tells a very different story; far from confrontational, the prevailing relationships between Jewish and Irish Americans were overwhelmingly cooperative, and the two groups were dependent upon one another to secure stable and upwardly mobile lives in their new home. The Irish had emigrated to American cities en masse a generation before the first major wave of Jewish immigrants arrived, and had already entrenched themselves in positions of influence in urban governments, public education, and the labor movement. Jewish newcomers recognized the value of aligning themselves with another group of religious outsiders who were able to stand up and demand rights and respect despite widespread discrimination from the Protestant establishment, and the Irish realized that they could protect their political influence by mentoring their new neighbors in the intricacies of American life. Opening Doors draws from a deep well of historical sources to show how Irish and Jewish Americans became steadfast allies in classrooms, picket lines, and political machines, and ultimately helped one another become key power players in shaping America's future. In the wake of rising anti-Semitism and xenophobia today, this informative and accessible work offers an inspiring look at a time when two very different groups were able to find common ground and work together to overcome bigotry, gain representation, and move the country in a more inclusive direction. Hasia R. Diner is a professor emeritus of American Jewish History and former chair of the Irish Studies program at New York University. She is the author of numerous books on Jewish and Irish histories in the U.S., including the National Jewish Book Award winning We Remember with Reverence and Love, which also earned the Saul Veiner Prize for most outstanding book in American Jewish history, and the James Beard finalist Hungering for America. Diner has also held Guggenheim and Fulbright fellowships and served as Director of the Goren Center for American Jewish History. Geraldine Gudefin is a French-born modern Jewish historian researching Jewish family life, legal pluralism, and the migration experiences of Jews in France and the United States. She is currently a research fellow at the Hebrew University's Avraham Harman Research Institute of Contemporary Jewry, and is completing a book titled An Impossible Divorce? East European Jews and the Limits of Legal Pluralism in France, 1900-1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies
What place does fasting have in the life of a Christian? It may surprise you to learn that not all fasts are even planned. Some are just responses to our circumstances. Join us as we learn what Biblical fasting means and how we can utilize it in our own lives. Thanks for being here!
Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America (St. Martin's Press, 2024) tells the extraordinary story of how Irish and Jewish immigrants worked together to secure legitimacy in America.Popular belief holds that the various ethnic groups that emigrated to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century regarded one another with open hostility, fiercely competing for limited resources and even coming to blows in the crowded neighborhoods of major cities. One of the most enduring stereotypes is that of rabidly anti-Semitic Irish Catholics, like Father Charles Coughlin of Boston and the sensationalized Gangs of New York trope of Irish street thugs attacking defenseless Jewish immigrants. In Opening Doors, Hasia R. Diner, one of the world's preeminent historians of immigration, tells a very different story; far from confrontational, the prevailing relationships between Jewish and Irish Americans were overwhelmingly cooperative, and the two groups were dependent upon one another to secure stable and upwardly mobile lives in their new home. The Irish had emigrated to American cities en masse a generation before the first major wave of Jewish immigrants arrived, and had already entrenched themselves in positions of influence in urban governments, public education, and the labor movement. Jewish newcomers recognized the value of aligning themselves with another group of religious outsiders who were able to stand up and demand rights and respect despite widespread discrimination from the Protestant establishment, and the Irish realized that they could protect their political influence by mentoring their new neighbors in the intricacies of American life. Opening Doors draws from a deep well of historical sources to show how Irish and Jewish Americans became steadfast allies in classrooms, picket lines, and political machines, and ultimately helped one another become key power players in shaping America's future. In the wake of rising anti-Semitism and xenophobia today, this informative and accessible work offers an inspiring look at a time when two very different groups were able to find common ground and work together to overcome bigotry, gain representation, and move the country in a more inclusive direction. Hasia R. Diner is a professor emeritus of American Jewish History and former chair of the Irish Studies program at New York University. She is the author of numerous books on Jewish and Irish histories in the U.S., including the National Jewish Book Award winning We Remember with Reverence and Love, which also earned the Saul Veiner Prize for most outstanding book in American Jewish history, and the James Beard finalist Hungering for America. Diner has also held Guggenheim and Fulbright fellowships and served as Director of the Goren Center for American Jewish History. Geraldine Gudefin is a French-born modern Jewish historian researching Jewish family life, legal pluralism, and the migration experiences of Jews in France and the United States. She is currently a research fellow at the Hebrew University's Avraham Harman Research Institute of Contemporary Jewry, and is completing a book titled An Impossible Divorce? East European Jews and the Limits of Legal Pluralism in France, 1900-1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Hungering and thirsting for righteousness! Subtitle: The Beatitudes Speaker: A. W. Pink Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 4/7/2025 Bible: Matthew 5:6; Matthew 5:3-12 Length: 3 min.
This podcast episode explores the multifaceted relationship between food, identity, and community, particularly within immigrant and Jewish communities in America. It features a discussion with a professor emerita specializing in American Jewish and immigration history, who shares personal anecdotes and insights related to how food serves as both a boundary, preserving cultural traditions and a bridge, fostering connection and understanding across different groups. The conversation touches on historical and present-day dynamics, how food cultures have shifted, the politicization of food and the challenges and opportunities this presents. Hasia R. Diner is an American historian who serves as Professor Emerita at the Departments of History and the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University. She previously held the position of Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Professor of American Jewish History. Diner is the Director of the Goldstein-Goren Center for American Jewish History and has also served as Interim Director of Glucksman Ireland House NYU. She was the former series editor for the Goldstein-Goren series in American Jewish History. Her prolific scholarship includes notable works such as "Hungering for America: Italian, Irish and Jewish Foodways in the Age of Migration," "The Jews of the United States, 1654 to 2000," "We Remember With Reverence and Love: American Jews and the Myth of Silence after the Holocaust, 1945–1962," and "Immigration: An American History," co-authored with Carl Bon Tempo.