Christianity is Hard to Live

 

"All is gift from God, the God Who created for us to serve Him here on earth and join Him in Heaven for all eternity.”  [Dcn. Kelly]   G.K. Chesterton gave us this profound insight: "It is not that Christianity has been tried and found wanting, but tried and found difficult."

 

 

 

 

In Finding God’s Will for You St. Francis de Sales wrote, "Many men keep the commandments in the way sick men take medicine: more from fear of dying in damnation than for joy of living according to our Savior’s will.

Just as some persons dislike taking medicine, no matter how pleasant it is, simply because it is called medicine, so there are some souls who hold in horror things commanded simply because they are commanded . . . On the contrary, a loving heart loves the commandments.

The more difficult they are, the sweeter and more agreeable it finds them, since this more perfectly pleases the Beloved and gives Him greater honor."  [Finding God’s Will p. 20]

 

 

We can only find Peace in God, so pray with me, “May God, the source of our hope, fill your hearts with peace as you believe in him. (Romans 15:13)  In God alone is my soul at rest; my help comes from him.  He alone is my rock, my stronghold, my fortress: I stand firm.”  [Psalm 62]

 

We must learn to pray, “Lord, teach us goodness, discipline, and wisdom, and these gifts will keep us from becoming hardened by evil, weakened by laziness, or ignorant because of foolishness.”  [Psalm Prayer]

 

Take a few minutes today and reflect on your life as a Christian.

 

St. Joseph pray for us. 

St. Francis de Sales pray for us. 

May God Be Praised.