Podcast Summary
Jesus' miracles: Embrace the sentiment 'He has done all things well' by recognizing Jesus' divine wisdom and compassion through prayer, sacraments, and intercessions.
We should remember the amazement and awe of those who witnessed Jesus' miracles and strive to embody the sentiment "He has done all things well" in our own lives. Throughout St. Mark's Gospel, Jesus demonstrated his divine wisdom and compassion through various miracles, including healing a deaf and mute man. Despite Jesus' requests for secrecy, the people couldn't contain their joy and spread the news. Similarly, we should recognize the incredible ways in which Jesus continues to bless us through prayer, sacraments, and intercessions. By embracing this mindset, we can appreciate the depth of Jesus' love and commitment to our eternal salvation.
Doubting Jesus' abilities: Throughout history, some have doubted Jesus' abilities, but His divine nature ensures He does not make mistakes and His wisdom and love guide us
Throughout history, there have been many individuals and groups who doubted Jesus' abilities and considered Him a failure. These included the religious leaders, political activists, and even common people. They could not foresee the impact Jesus and His teachings would have on the world. Similarly, in today's society, some challenge the relevance and wisdom of Jesus and the church He founded. However, the greater concern is the increasing influence of these false ideas on believers themselves. If we are asked if we believe Jesus does all things well, most would affirm. But when we examine specific issues, our actions reveal whether we truly praise Jesus for His entire work or just certain aspects. It's essential to remember that Jesus' divine nature ensures He does not make mistakes, and His all-encompassing wisdom and love guide us through life.
Jesus's perfect plan for salvation: Trust in Jesus's perfect plan for salvation, despite doubts or challenges, by applying his thought-provoking questions, sacraments, and teachings to contemporary life.
It's essential to trust in Jesus's perfect plan for our salvation, despite any doubts or challenges we may face. Jesus asked us thought-provoking questions during his time on earth, and we can apply these questions to our contemporary lives to strengthen our faith. He established important sacraments and teachings, including the Eucharist, confession, and the call to discipleship. While it may be tempting to question Jesus's decisions, especially regarding issues like the priesthood or marriage, it's crucial to remember that he acted with divine wisdom. By trusting in Jesus's perfect plan, we can navigate life's difficulties and remain steadfast in our faith.
Trusting in Jesus: Despite difficulties, trusting in Jesus' words and actions is crucial for salvation. Christians must continue to spread His message, trusting that Jesus is working towards the salvation of all.
Having faith in Christ means trusting in His words and actions, even when it's difficult. As the gospel teaches us, the disciples struggled to understand Jesus' teachings, but they continued to trust in Him. Jesus also trusted us to spread the gospel to every creature, but despite our best efforts, not everyone has heard of Him yet. Saint Therese attributed this to the laziness of Christians. However, we can trust that Jesus is doing exactly what is necessary for the salvation of all. He gave us the great commission and trusted us with the responsibility of sharing the gospel. Despite the challenges, we must continue to trust in Jesus and do our part in spreading His message to the world.
Catholic missionary work: As Catholics, we're called to spread faith and bring Jesus' teachings to those at the ends of the earth, and the new national director of Medical Mission Societies in the US is dedicated to renewing apostolic zeal and providing support for missionary efforts.
We, as Catholics, are called to spread the faith and bring Jesus' teachings to those at the ends of the earth, just as He did in the Decapolis. I have been appointed as the new national director of the Medical Mission Societies in the US, and I am honored to build on the foundation laid by my predecessor, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. I ask for your prayers as I work to renew apostolic zeal among Catholics in our country and provide concrete support for those in the missions. On the day of our baptism, Jesus worked a miracle in our lives through the sacred minister, granting us the ability to hear and profess the faith. Let us join together in prayer to assist Jesus, who does all things well, in reaching those who need Him.
Listening and Sharing the Word: By renewing our faith at Mass, we're inspired to deeply listen to Jesus' word, obey it, and share it with others, continuing His greatest work and acting as a lifeline to the world.
Jesus opened our ears and mouths to deeply listen to His word and speak about it to others. This transformation through faith allows us to pass on the saving message of the gospel with courage and pride, acting as a lifeline to the world. By renewing the grace of our baptism during Mass, we continue Jesus' greatest work, and are inspired to imitate the people of the Decapolis, who couldn't contain their excitement about all the good things Jesus does. May we encounter Jesus at Mass this Sunday with open hearts, eager to listen, obey, and share the treasured word with those around us. Jesus has done all things well, and He continues to work through us.