Comments on: Thursday, May 23, 2019 – Stepping back to the basics https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/ DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG Thu, 23 May 2019 15:02:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Baker https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/#comment-15317 Thu, 23 May 2019 15:02:48 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=67244#comment-15317 On occasion I have thought that it is difficult to abide by commandments 4 through 10 (especially 5) if one doubts the authority of 1 through 3; or doubts the verity of the Author. Similarly, it is difficult to follow the Golden Rule if we forget it is the second of two great commandments. Your pastor’s observation regarding the roots of the controversies of the day brought that thought home to me today. As always a marvelous reflection.

]]> By: Chris https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/#comment-15316 Thu, 23 May 2019 14:33:52 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=67244#comment-15316 Many years ago at a retreat centre, there was a huge banner that read

Let God Love You and Experience Amazing Grace

I wrote those words in a journal when I came home and meditated on them for a long time after. Then troubles entered …. Today, your reflection reminded me of those words Dan. Thank you.

God bless

]]> By: Helen https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/#comment-15315 Thu, 23 May 2019 13:46:38 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=67244#comment-15315 A wonderful reflection Dan.Heartfelt and a call to action in a way.Thanks.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/#comment-15314 Thu, 23 May 2019 13:42:59 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=67244#comment-15314 Here’s a challenging read for a non-believer: I don’t have enough faith to be an atheist, by N. Geisler and F. Turek:
“To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God….”

]]> By: Linda https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/#comment-15313 Thu, 23 May 2019 13:18:42 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=67244#comment-15313 I say AMEN to that Dan! Thank you and have a blessed day.

]]> By: Lisa https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/#comment-15312 Thu, 23 May 2019 10:21:30 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=67244#comment-15312 Love is the answer. I feel that it is our call to share the truth of God’s unending love with others. Once we know his love and mercy, we seek forgiveness and truth. Love and understanding can go a long way in calling others back to God.
Thank you for this wonderful reflection.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/#comment-15311 Thu, 23 May 2019 09:38:45 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=67244#comment-15311 I share your desperate plea to help one another to a better place and space. Way too many petty conflicts that in reality don’t add up to much…except hurtful feelings. Common ground and understanding seems far away…where is the love and respect each other? Help me Lord to do my part in sharing my love and faith.

]]> By: Cecilia https://www.acatholic.org/thursday-may-23-2019-stepping-back-to-the-basics/#comment-15310 Thu, 23 May 2019 06:46:07 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=67244#comment-15310 Thanks Mark. Your sharing is deep and to the point. We need to evangelize the world by our words and especially our actions. Since we can’t give what we don’t have, we definitely need to be filled with God’s love and His words so we can share in our ‘sick’ world.

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