A fourth help in the process of finding the right path that leads to holiness, is the community of disciples. We can get feedback from the people on the journey with us, especially from a spiritual guide or friend. If … Continue reading
Category Archives: Called To Holiness
A third help in discerning which choice to make in a difficult situation is the Church. Ever since the first believers wrestled with the questions Who is Jesus? And What must we do to be saved? the community as a … Continue reading
In the last issue I shared with you one of the strategies that can be used to discover the road to travel when called to holiness. That strategy was discernment. A second help in the process of discernment is holding … Continue reading
One of the strategies that can be used to discover which road to travel when called to holiness, is discernment. It leads us to an understanding of our motives and, when used regularly, can help us discover our fundamental motivation. … Continue reading
Responding to God’s call to holiness takes discipline and thoughtful focus. On the journey of the spiritual life, there are many roads a person can follow. Some of these are dead ends. Others go in circles, so that after much … Continue reading
The call to holiness requires discipline and focus. The first discipline I mentioned was poverty which also includes poverty of spirit. The next discipline that should be mentioned is obedience. Obedience is another discipline or avenue of learning that applies … Continue reading
I have been presenting some ideas about the discipline that is required if we are to effectively respond to the call to holiness. In the last issue I introduced the idea of poverty as one of the disciplines. There is … Continue reading
In the last issue of this article, I suggested that personal disciple is required if we are to truly respond to God’s call to holiness. The Gospels indicate several forms of discipline fundamental for all Christians. As the Church grew … Continue reading
As I have attempted to indicate, the Call to Holiness is a call to the Spiritual Journey wherein metanoia is a critical factor – that is wherein the changing of our hearts and minds to more closely imitate Jesus Christ … Continue reading
The Call to Holiness, that is to be vibrant Christians, is a journey that is replete with obstacles, challenges and struggles. These are meant to strengthen us and help us grow in our commitment to becoming holy. The direction a … Continue reading