Posts Tagged ‘Grace’
Why Entitlement Fails in the Spiritual Life: Lessons from the Prodigal Son
Does the logic of entitlement work in the spiritual life, or does God’s grace follow a different logic altogether? Deeply wired into the human mind is what I might describe as the instinct of reciprocity. Render a service and expect a return. We show kindness and quietly hope it will be repaid. We invest years…
Read MoreThe Mustard Seed: Understanding the Workings of God’s Grace
A reflection on the working of grace like a mustard seed. I had a warm and uplifting conversation with a teen in Dublin who is passionate about his faith. He had a unique boldness regarding his identity as a believer in Christ. The freshness of his love for the Lord is rare for many of…
Read MoreAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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