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fatherjohndecelles' podcast

Mar 13, 2021

Don't pray with pride and hypocrisy but with true humility. Avoid looking at the sins of others or making yourself the object of worship.  Pray humbly to God.  Look up to heaven and know that you are a sinner and be humble.  We begin each Mass at Saint Raymond's praying "I confess to almighty...


Feb 26, 2021

Jesus warns us in His explanation of the ten commandments that each commandment is so much more demanding than the words describing the sin. In this episode we learn how Jesus explains we must look beyond the commandment.  When we examine our conscience,  we must not just look at the sins specifically prohibited by...


Feb 25, 2021

God, like a good father, knows what is good for us.  "Ask and everything you shall receive" can be very disappointing  if your prayer request is not in accordance with God's plan.  God will not in fact give us everything that we ask. We need to trust.  God's will be done.  Have confidence in His love and trust in His...


Feb 24, 2021

All the prayers, penance or sacrifice are worthless if they do not contribute to or express the purity of our hearts. If the person offering a sacrifice doesn't live his life obeying Gods laws or commandments and instead lives his life in sin is useless.  Rather, your prayers, penances and sacrifices that are in...


Feb 22, 2021

Repent and believe in the gospel.  Prayers and sacrifice are useless if we do not recognize our sins. Many have lost the senses of sin. Recognize and repent: it is only when you recognize sin that you can overcome it with the grace of Christ.