Do we recognize the presence of God in our lives? We all fear the unknown, the future, death etc. But we can transform our fears into trust in God. We should not fear that our sins may be too big for God's mercy.

I exist because God wants me to exist. The core truth of Christianity is that we are loved as we are at this very moment.

The heart of religion is what we believe and how we behave. We are made for worship.

What does Jesus ask of us?

Fidelity and endurance are actions and values of God.

We praise God for who He is; we thank God for what He has done. We give thanks to God always – even when things have not gone our way. We praise God in every moment – without condition – because God is God; because He is just, loving and amazing. We praise God to the end.

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Marriage is a reflection of God’s love for us.

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Do I place my trust in God?

As Christians we should be all about JOY. If you attend Mass, you should feel better - it should fill you with JOY.

When we surrender to God we are open to his healing. Trust God and be patient.

- Jesus - He is God. I am not.

"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost. He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love." St Basil the Great

Who can we trust? With whom can I be real? With whom can I be authentic and vulnerable, especially when it seems that so many people isolate  behind their iPhones?

Who am I? Am I really more important than what I do?

"We find rest in those we love and we provide a resting place for those who love us."  St Bernard of Clairvaux

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