12/15/2025
Saturday of the Second Week in Advent
December 13, 2025
Friends, by the grace of God when I have come to realization of events that have changed my perspective for the better caused me to grow, I have felt changed coming to a new sense of purpose. I like to call it me coming to my Jesus moment. Over the years I have come to really appreciate the work of those who participate in recovery work from an addiction. People who work the steps associated with such programs come to a renewal of self-awareness. This is a humbling experience.
When we humble ourselves before a higher power, laying out all that we have let control us, and allow God to work through us, we are always on the right track. It is a renewed sense of self and mission.
This then allows us to be better examples of life, living in word and deed. Inspiring others to be the only bible that people may ever read. Each encounter is an opportunity for growth and change. I take every encounter seriously to learn something new and use it to be of help to someone else, this doubles the bonus.
That is how God sees us. Each encounter blesses us, others, and God.
What do I need to free myself from in order to center my heart in truth and healing love?
What is preventing me from being my true authentic self?
Reading: Sirach – Chapter 48 verses 1-4, 9-11 / Psalm 80 verses 2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 / Matthew – Chapter 17 verses 9a, 10-13
+Michael Theogene
Catholic Apostolic Church in North America (CACINA)
