Is it wrong...?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Samson01
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
S

Samson01

Guest
Is it wrong to just want to float through life, no drama…? Or does that make heaven impossible to get to?
 
Samson01 said:
Is it wrong to just want to float through life, no drama…? Or does that make heaven impossible to get to?
Click to expand...
Jesus is the cause of dissension, bringing not peace, but a sword (Matthew 10:34). Before following Him, you must deny yourself and then take up your cross. The cross is pain - it is drama. But, it leads to the crown of immortal glory that awaits us in the Father’s Kingdom.
 
lizaanne said:
Why does living a holy life have to be drama filled? 🤷

~Liza
Click to expand...
That’s what I want to know. It seems that the Saints’ lives, except a few, are filled with drama, be it spiritual or even secular envolvement. I’m not saying that I’m on the road to sainthood, but since I started believing, my life has been a soap opera and I’m kind of tired of it…
 
You will still have trials, even without belief, although Satan may figure he has you in the bag and leave you alone. In theory you pay less here, which only means you pay more there.

Weighing 4 score vs eternity, I’ll take more slings and arrows here.

Having said that, I prefer no slings and arrows in either place.😃
 
Who was the “door keeper” St.? The monk who was left to greet folks at the monestary because he was thought slow. I bet the door squeeked or had a loose board that drove him nuts…:yup:
 
Samson01 said:
Who was the “door keeper” St.? The monk who was left to greet folks at the monestary because he was thought slow. I bet the door squeeked or had a loose board that drove him nuts…:yup:
Click to expand...
Father Solanus Casey. Friar though, not monk;)
 
Moscati said:
You should read up on the Desert Fathers . . . they were hardly drama-free! 🙂
Click to expand...
I’ve heard about the hermits struggles in the caves. Even John had it rough with Revelations. So what is the lowest key plan to make it off this spinning ball, alive?
 
Samson01 said:
I’ve heard about the hermits struggles in the caves. Even John had it rough with Revelations. So what is the lowest key plan to make it off this spinning ball, alive?
Click to expand...
Leaving alive isn’t the focus, arriving alive is 😉
 
Luigi_Daniele said:
Leaving alive isn’t the focus, arriving alive is 😉
Click to expand...
Hmm.:hmmm: Ok, we know it is the cross that is the way. But, this is a strange thought that buggs me, and Jesus is the gate, do we, if saved, experience what he did, through the cross…bare with me on this if it is out there. Thanks.
 
Samson01 said:
Hmm.:hmmm: Ok, we know it is the cross that is the way. But, this is a strange thought that buggs me, and Jesus is the gate, do we, if saved, experience what he did, through the cross…bare with me on this if it is out there. Thanks.
Click to expand...
This actually answers your original question:

[BIBLEDRB]MT 10:34-39[/BIBLEDRB]
 
Yes, Thank you. Po18guy started with that scripture. Where do we go once we realise this. My parish priest wouldn’t like me showing up at his doorstep when my wife kicks me out and eating at the “table before my enemy’s” is bad for digestion. So just grin and bare it for 1,5,10,20 years or walk. And where?
 
Samson01 said:
Yes, Thank you. Po18guy started with that scripture. Where do we go once we realise this. My parish priest wouldn’t like me showing up at his doorstep when my wife kicks me out and eating at the “table before my enemy’s” is bad for digestion. So just grin and bare it for 1,5,10,20 years or walk. And where?
Click to expand...
Missed that:o

There is no other Where.
 
Samson01 said:
My parish priest wouldn’t like me showing up at his doorstep when my wife kicks me out and eating at the “table before my enemy’s” is bad for digestion. So just grin and bare it for 1,5,10,20 years or walk. And where?
Click to expand...
During our marriage, we vowed faithfulness “for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse”. Why do we hear only the “richer”, “health” and “better” that we vow? Our Lord taught us “In this life you will have trouble, but take heart, for I have overcome this world” (John 16:33). We must pray, read scripture, receive the Sacraments, and pray some more. Spiritual direction is highly recommended for you. I do not know if the programme known as “Retrouvaille” exists in your locality, but it has some wonderful successes.

retrouvaille.org/
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top