August 27, 2017

“There is a genuine peace that comes from knowing God is pleased with us, that we’ve heard His call and truly are answering as best we can. If our response is halfhearted, we’re just wasting our time, because sooner or later some problem or temptation will overwhelm us and cause us to give up. A wholehearted response, however, unleashes the power of God’s grace and makes a lasting difference in our lives. This is the sort of commitment Jesus seeks—and to those who honestly try to make it, He promises His strength and His peace in this life, and His everlasting joy in the next.”
—Catholic Journal, September 12, 2013, Father Joseph Esper