DailyWalk Heavenwards: Recent Episodes
FrStanislao
All of us, I believe, have encountered in life moments of great doubts and ambiguity. What to do? How to engage these doubts? Can they help us grow as Christians? Let’s take another step together to “live the truth in love”
I am sharing with you my meditation and study on the texts of the liturgy of the Word for the 2nd Sunday of advent. Not a homily but just a sharing session.
Jesus calls us to follow Him. What does that mean? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
As we meditate on the experience of Jesus at His baptism we understand ours better. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
This feast reminds us that God attracts us to Himself. How is he calling you closer to Him? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
The feast of the Holy Family calls us to imitate Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. In their relationships we can find our vocation: to be always a family!
The story of the annunciation tells us how to start our Christian journey. But we need to listen to the message of the angel in a very precise part of our heart. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
God is with us. We rejoice for this wonderful realization. But what is stealing our joy? How can we make sure it becomes more permanent in us? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
We begin a new liturgical year with the season of Advent. The Time is near, but what are we supposed to do during this season? Let’s find out together. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” Eph 4:15
It’s the last Sunday of this liturgical year. We look at Jesus the king of the universe and find out what choices we can make to continue to be part of his flock. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
We have all received a talent. But, what is it? And how can we make it grow so that we can share in the master’s joy? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
We are awaiting for the big party to begin. Is your lamp burning brightly? Do you need a refill? Jesus tells us how to keep it going. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
The feast of all Saints points to a very basic aspect of our Christian life: we can live as children of God, and we have so many examples to inspire us to do so. But there is more to be found in this celebration. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4.15)
Jesus gives us the lenses through which we Christians see everything. It’s what really makes ha followers of Christ. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Jesus gives us a strong command. What does it mean, and most especially how can we live it out? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
God is inviting us to participate to the greatest party ever! Are you accepting the invitation, or are you too busy with your things? What is at stake? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
Are we ready to be transformed into Whom we receive? Are we willing to give to others the One we receive? What a challenge! Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
In order to do God’s will, we must change our minds and make always sure we remain in His will. Another step heavenwards to live the truth in love
A new parable. A new challenge. A new step that will allow us to understand how to live as Christians in the world today. Another step heavenwards “to Live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
The topic of forgiveness can be difficult to face, but not impossible to deal with. How can we experience a deeper union with God through forgiveness? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
The Word challenges us to value the presence of Jesus in our midst, and the Gospel also tells us how to achieve this wonderful and heavenly reality here in earth. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Jesus is scandalized by Peter’s approach to the revelation Of the true Messiah. He became an obstacle to Jesus. Let’s learn how not to become one. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
Jesus invites us to answer a very important question. What are you going to say? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
What does it mean to be called “a dog,” and what can we do so that our faith can be great? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Jesus is inviting us to face what scared us the most, or creates anxieties and fear in us. Are we ready to follow him? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
We follow Jesus as His disciples. He tells us how to partake of what He offers and be truly satisfied. Isn’t that what our hearts really desire? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Rph 4:15)
Jesus asks us a specific question. We have learned a lot about the parables but do we understand the meaning? We answer by putting them into practice. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
Another parable. Another opportunity to learn about the plan that God has for us. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
The parable Of the sower speaks to us and invites us to enter into a mindset typical of the disciples: we are not in scarcity but in the Abundant Life God wants us to have in Christ. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Discipleship is based on choosing to follow Him, and let Him make us worthy of the new life God gives us in Christ. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
As we return to Ordinary Time, we ask ourselves how we can follow Jesus after all the celebrations we had, and what impact they should have on our lives as disciples. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
What does it mean to receive the Eucharist? How can this gift become a reality for us. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
Our Christian life rests on the trinity. But, how can we live our lives this way? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
How does the Holy Spirit renew the face of the earth? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
How can we live this wonderful reality of the Ascension? Let’s take another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
Jesus reveals to us how He wants us to love Him. Let’s take another step heavenwards together,”to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
What does it mean to have faith in God? In Jesus? And how does our faith help our troubled hearts find true peace? Another step heavenwards “to love the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
It’s time to follow the shepherd who leads us to the Father. How can we make sure we hear His voice? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
We follow the story of the disciples encountering Jesus on their way to Emmaus. How can we see Christ living in our midst? Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
Mercy allows us to grow as the church, the place where Jesus can dwell in our midst and give us His peace. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
We look at the story of Lazarus and discover that God, even though has His own logic, His own time, and His own way, is always with us, sharing our suffering and ready to give us New Life. We take together Another step heavenwards “to love the truth in love” (eph 4:15)
When we claim the life of Grace that God offers us through Christ, we allow Him to open our eyes and see Reality in a new way. Are you willing to let your baptism really come to life? We take together another step heavenwards, “to love the truth in love” (who 4:15)
The Samaritan woman helps us to understand the transforming path Christianity offers to all the followers of Jesus. How can we live our faith during this challenging time? Let’s take together another step Heavenwards to “live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
We continue our Lenten journey and follow Jesus on the mountain and, by contemplating The Transfiguration, we commit ourselves to listen to Him so that we too can experience the holy life of the children of God. Another step heavenwards, “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Jesus gives us clear indications that our lives as Christians must make a difference in the world. It’s time we learn from Him how to do it and help each other in making it a reality. We take together Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
How can our righteousness be greater than that of the scribes and Pharisees? Let’s take together this step heavenwards to “live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Jesus shares with us His own ministry and mission. As we understand what it means to be salt of the earth and light of the world, we want to claim the good news that Christ shares with us today. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
As we look at this beautiful event of the whole Holy Family, we discover steps to take in order to present ourselves to the Lord. Another step heavenwards, “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
This is a special Sunday. We focus on the great gift God has given us in His Word. Another step Heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
As we look at Jesus’ own baptism we try to understand ours. Another step heavenwards to “live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
The feats of the epiphany. God’s revelation is now made available to all people. Let’s follow the star ti è picture the one who loves us immensely. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
We take our first steps in this new year looking at Mary, mother of God. Another step heavenwards, “to love the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
We contemplate the Holy Family and we learn from them how to build stronger family relationships and build up a stronger Church. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
It’s Christmas, and we celebrate Christ’s birth. God the Father wants His Son to be born in us, and in the midst of us. What steps can we take to make the miracle of Christmas a Reality to love everyday? Another step Heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
The last Sunday of advent gives us Joseph as our guide. We look more deeply into new ways to prepare ourselves so that the reality of Jesus “God-with-is” may become a more tangible experience. Another step heavenwards, “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
John the Baptist helps us to face our deepest crisis and consider them the source of the new Joy that comes in welcoming Emmanuel, God-with-us. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Our second week of advent brings us into the desert with John the Baptist. Another step Heavenwards to “live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
We start a new Liturgical year with the season of Advent. We climb together to the mountain of the Lord to be taught by Him how to let His coming change our swords into plowshares. Another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Gratitude doesn’t always come natural to us. But we can find new ways to be thankful. Another step heavenwards to “live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
as we celebrate the feast of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe we take another step as disciples to contemplate what it means to love under Jesus’ Lordship.
The “end of the world” is an event that will transform all our lives. But we need to let all other worlds to end in order to experience God’s final Transformation. A wonderful new step to take together “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
The story of the Maccabees tells us that there are always new forms of temptations that want us to modify our faith. What are we supposed to do? Let’s take together another step heavenwards to “live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Prayer allows us to touch the Father’s heart, and be touched by His. We cannot remain the same after such an encounter. But sometimes we live as though we are on our own, unable to trust the One who loves us immensely. Let’s take another step heavenwards “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Faith needs oxygen to grow. Prayer is the oxygen we need, it is what we can use to let faith develop and renew us in God’s Love. Prayer becomes stronger when it supported by others, as we support others in their life of faith. Let’s take another step Heavenwards together, to “live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
Faith is dynamic and it requires us to act, by trusting, on it. Only in this way we will be able to experience God’s presence and Love in our lives
Faith is given to all of us to help us live our lives as Children of God. We need to keep this gift going so that we can experience true freedom. Another opportunity to step heavenwards, “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
God’s Love is such a wonderful gift. It is a wonderful source of energy that allows us always to see the other as my brother or sister. Nobody is invisible to Him, and nobody is to us. Another step Heavenwards to “Love the truth in Love” (Eph 4:15)
The Gospel gives us a very difficult passage, but we know that every page of the Word gives us a glimpse of God’s Love for us, Which empowers to make a plan to enjoy His presence in our lives. We take together a step Heavenwards, “to live the truth in Love” (Eph 4:15)
This week we listen to the beautiful parables found in Luke 15. A great opportunity to take a look at what it means to receive God’s mercy. Another chance to “live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15).
The Kingdom has its own values. We have to make them our own if we want to be disciples of Jesus. Let’s make a plan to reach this goal!
We take another step in our christian life, and we learn what makes us grow as Christians. Take this step with me, going Heavenwards, “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
I am at a retreat/workshop, and I had the privilege to celebrate Mass with a group of sisters. I am sharing with you what I share with them. Let’s take another step together to live the truth in love.
God has given us an inexhaustible treasure which can change the direction of our whole life. But, how can we reach this riches and make it ours? Let’s find out what the Word tells us this week. We take another step Heavenwards, “to live the truth in love” (Eph 4:15)
We continue our journey as Christians and deepen our understanding of Baptism as we learn how to live more and more as children of God