Gratitude & Thanksgiving

  Consolidating and re-sharing the set of semons given by Rev Fr Bobby recently.   Together, they give a wonderful perspective of sufferings in our lives, the posture we ought to have, the importance of the Word of God, and how we overcome the evil one who uses adversity to negate God in our lives.   It is never about what we expect, what we want, what we need to control.  It is about how generosity - in thanksgiving, forgiving and alms-giving - is the antidote to so many ills in our lives.  And that peace & joy is attainable just because Jesus is THE source of our joy and peace, not anything or anyone else. May you be blessed just as I am by these gems. Part 1 - Suffering Video: https://youtu.be/LGRh7r9rlBY Notes: https://gratitu de-thanksgiving.blogspot.com/2023/03/notes-taken-homily-given-by-rev-fr.html Part 2 - Mercy Video: https://youtu.be/hc9CfnAZvOM Notes: https://gratitude-thanksgivi ng.blogspot.com/2023/03/notes-taken-homily-given-by-rev-fr_15.htm...

Thanksgiving, Forgiving, Alms giving. God's nature is giving. Give cheerfully. Seek the Giver of all gifts.

  In the Word of God we find peace. Peace is not the absence of problems. Peace is the presence of Jesus. Peace is already given to us. Praise is mandatory for peace. Jesus is the source of peace.

A person who has the Word of God inside will slowly find every emotional problem healed.  If we operate from God's Word, we will find success. When the Word of God comes, everything changes. Anointing comes with the word of God. Love for the Word of God can change lives.

We all sin. We survive on the mercy of God. Do not take mercy for granted. Divine mercy will not come to our rescue when we stop giving mercy to others

In suffering, we find treasure. Every suffering is a time to listen to God. Every suffering is an invitation. Accept our suffering. Surrender our suffering.