Jesus made no empty campaign promises. He was honest with his followers. In inviting people to follow him, he promised happiness and peace. But Jesus also cautioned that following him can be difficult, frustrating, and sometimes people will take advantage of you.
Following Jesus is a risky business. Risky for those who dare to hope and believe in what Jesus preached. Risky for those willing to be compassionate and care about others such as the homeless. Sometimes we are afraid to care for others and love them because it hurts when things don’t work out. Yet these are exactly the people Jesus asks us to love.
Christians are people who have dared to dream and hope. People who have risked loving. People who have goodness inside of them and want to be good for others. But Christians can sometimes feel frustrated, sad, or persecuted. Yet don’t be afraid to love and to hope for peace. Jesus promised his peace to us, so we know that in the end it’s going to be all right!
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, John 4: 43-54, a royal official comes to Jesus and wants him to rush to Capernaum to heal his child who is dying. The official is in a Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org It’s not easy to walk in the Lord’s footsteps. It never was in the past and it never will be in the future. The winds of sin can blow me off course Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today from Luke 1: 26-38, Mary heard some very confusing news from the angel Gabriel – Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, Read more…