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21:20-23 Peter will ultimately make the supreme sacrifice, but what will become of the beloved disciple of whom the fourth Gospel often speaks (Jn 13:23; 19:26-27; 20:2-10; see Jn 1:3539; 18:15)? The first Christian generations still believed in the imminent return of Christ in glory (2 Thes 2), although they had not begun to experience the time of the Church. We no longer have the same preoccupation. However, the response made by Jesus still holds: what is important is to follow Christ faithfully. 21:24-25 The faith of believers is a grace, but it goes back in history to those who were witnesses: those who saw the deeds and understood their meaning. Nonetheless, the life of Jesus goes beyond everything that can be written or said about him, even in a Gospel. Opening or closing the sacred writing, we are brought back to the encounter with Christ himself.
Other spiritual aids such as Scripture, prayer, healing services, and the Mass can provide positive outlets enabling us to grieve. As Jesus’ disciples, we must be sensitive to those close to us and those in our world who suffer and grieve various losses. We can live our faith by extending to others the comfort we ourselves have received and be present to them as God is present to us.
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Addiction, whether to alcohol, drugs, prescription medicine, pornography, technology, gambling, and even food, is a form of idolatry. The first commandment is, “You shall not have any other gods before Me.” When someone is addicted, they are really serving that addiction as their god. They become a slave to it, and it controls their life. Our faith calls us to put God at the center of our lives. In doing so, we can live freely. Addictions and addictive behavior come about due to an emptiness in our lives. Something is missing, and we seek to escape or to fill the hole through some unhealthy, repeated behavior. Some addictive behavior originates with our body’s chemistry; in those cases, we need the advice of a medical professional.
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Reflect upon a time when you were confronted by a friend or family member over something you did or failed to do. How did you respond? Were you defensive? Did you listen to the other party’s perspective? Did the person bring the issue to you in an honest, direct way? Was the conflict started by gossip or misinformation?
“We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of his Son.”
Brainstorm some strategies for dealing with a conflict or a problem relationship. Who can help you mediate the situation and offer you some guidance through the disagreement? Consider what words you can use to heal the relationship.
Pope Benedict XVI “Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary.”
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Hopelessness Even though I wander through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are at my side, with your rod and staff that comfort me.
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Jesus gave the Church the authority to forgive sins (John 20:21-22). When we confess our sin to a priest in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we encounter the mercy and forgiveness of God. Through the words of absolution, we can hear God’s forgiveness and assurance of His love through the priest. We may feel no different, but there is assurance of God’s forgiveness and we can begin anew. It always feels good to get sin off our chest and to experience a new beginning. It’s better to experience God’s grace than to talk about it.
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Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them can fall to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth far more than any number of sparrows.
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What the Church says The heart of what the Church teaches about self-acceptance, confidence, and self-respect comes from our Baptism. When Jesus was baptized, He heard the words, “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.” So too, the baptized Catholic is a beloved son or daughter of God. Our inherent dignity comes from God for we are created in the divine image and likeness. “God loves each of us as if there was only one of us” (St. Augustine).
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Feeling sad or thinking that your situation is hopeless is a natural reaction to situations that cause emotional distress. There are varying degrees of sadness, but like other emotions, sadness is temporary and fades with time. Depression, however, is a long-term mental illness which impairs how we function. Sometimes it can be connected to an event such as our own serious illness or the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or a dream that does not materialize. Depression can also be traced to a chemical imbalance and should be treated by a professional. Since we are spiritual people, there is always a spiritual element or component to healing and becoming whole.
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All things are lawful for me, but not all things are beneficial. All things are lawful for me, but I will not allow myself to be dominated by anything.
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Prayer for Compassion Lord, may my heart overflow with compassion, so I might emulate the sacrificial love You showed for all people in Your hour of suffering.
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