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Matthew has dedicated his life to helping people become the-best-version-of-themselves. He coined and trademarked the phrase “the-best-version-of-yourself” in his early twenties and has been sharing it in every arena of life for more than 25 years. It is quoted by celebrities and presidents, athletes and their coaches, business leaders and innovators, though perhaps never more powerfully than when a parent asks a child, What did you do today to become the-best-version-of-yourself?
An internationally acclaimed author and speaker, Kelly’s books have sold more than 50 million copies, and have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists.
What a wonderful and holy individual with such great insights about the Eucharist and our Catholic Fatih and shedding light on the sin of racism, and how our religious freedoms are on the line. Gloria is such a unifying force for all of us Catholics!
Great stuff Matt. So God has been trying to convince me by eating of the fruit of the old tree in Eden we die but by eating of the Fruit of the New Tree at Calvary we live. I been trying to convey this message to others but it wasn't really making sense to me because Jesus never said He is a fruit. So I was very discouraged for days until after doing this morning's prayer and the Mass readings. Something hit my full being like a book being thrown at me but it wasn't a book but a prayer; the Hail Mary! Immediately I said, " Of course, 'The Fruit of your womb!'" Jesus never called Himself a fruit, it was His Aunt Elizabeth! How did I miss it? It's as if I never prayed a Hail Mary. Now it makes perfect sense: by eating the fruit of the old tree we die but by eating the Fruit of the New Tree we live!
If I don't change myself and over come anxiety and fear my biggest regret will be spending my precious life and time on things that never gonna happen. And I can feel this regret would kill me brutally it will horrify me every second of my life and when I get old and realise that now I can't change it.. Nothing I can do now time has passed , I did nothing for myself...
This is so true Matthew, & today in these so very crucial times, where making sense of the most ordinary things are being challen ed. Yet, we see even then, the disciples of "Jesus" did not really understand His very words. You are right Matthew, the give and take of conversing with one another can be so amiss at times! Thank you so very much for these daily Bible readings, & how you give us new ways to interpret them. ❤ Jeanine Faith Marie K.F. Fitzpatrick- Lewakowski
A friend always reminded me that FEAR was ‘false evil appearing real’. Whenever I recognize fear in myself, I use my word for 2024 “TRUST”. At the beginning of the year you spoke of placing a word as our intention as a resolution and trust has been mine. Thank you for sharing God’s word and blessings. May God protect you and your family and have a great day. ❤ 🙏
I cried. Its disturbing to know that im still 36 and if i was on my final days most of the stuff you said happens to me. I think i have too many regrets for someone that isnt so old yet.
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM: “Respect that Table in which we all participate. After participating in such a Table, and communing such Food, why take up arms against one another? Not only arrows and javelins cause wounds. Certain words inflict more profound wounds. A word pronounced against your brother is poison shot from your mouth. If your neighbor harmed you, ask God to show mercy to him. He is your brother, a member of Christ’s body. He is called to one and the same Table with you.”
POPE BENEDICT XV (succeeded Pius X in 1912): “In the Church there is room for divergent opinions, and it is clearly the right of everyone to express and defend his or her own opinion. But in such discussions no expressions should be used that might constitute serious breaches of charity; let each one freely defend his or her own opinion, but let it be done with due moderation, so that no one should consider himself or herself entitled to affix on those who merely do not agree with their ideas the stigma of disloyalty to faith or to discipline. It is, moreover, our will that Catholics should abstain from certain appellations (designations) that have recently been brought into use to distinguish one group of Catholics from another. They are to be avoided... they give rise to great trouble and confusion among Catholics... There is no need of adding any qualifying terms to the profession of Catholicism; it is quite enough for each one to proclaim ‘Catholic is my name and Christian is my surname,’ only let them endeavor to be in reality what they call themselves.”
Unfortunately, none of these four marks are seen in the Roman Catholic religion. Far from being apostolic, it looks more like pagan and worships on Sunday, the day of rest for pagans. Far from "Catholic," it's a sect like any other christian groups. It is not "holy" considering many of its doctrines such as Immaculate Conception, Mental Reservation, Purgatory, each of these gives excuse to commit sin. Also it cannot be "one," since there are many brotherhoods or orders within it's clergy, like "Augustinian," "Dominican," etc, as if the name "Christian" is not enough.
Son of Man Human&Divine Natures split in two upon the Tree ✝️ Human spoke to Divine, "My God why have You forsaken Me?!" like the renting of the veil and Abraham's sacrifices cut into halves.
En la vida no hacemos personas perfectas de una u otra forma hacemos daño aunque inconsciente pero hacemos daño, tenemos que cambiar por el bienestar de nuestra salud mental y para ser una persona que le agrade a Dios, los chismes van y vienen todos los días de nuestras vidas pero lo tenemos que dejar pasar y no darles importancia tenemos que vivir y dejar vivir así Dios está feliz con cada uno de nosotros. Amar la palabra de Dios.
No. They're just too afraid/dishonest (if only to themselves) to not go along to get along, by at least saying that they believe (almost always) whichever religion their family happens to (at least say that they) believe.
I came across this image and I’ve placed it as my Lock Screen on my devices- good way to avoid gossip Before you speak: T - is it True? H - is it Helpful? I - is it Inspiring? N - is it Necessary? K- is it Kind? If the answer is No to any of these THINK questions, then don’t say it. It is a good way to avoid the evil gossip trap.
I received Holy Moments anonymously in February 2023, and while it wasn’t the event that led me to the foot of the cross, it sparked my journey back to God and my Catholic roots. Matthew Kelly’s insights are inspiring and practical, especially the emphasis in Chapter 1 on looking for Christ in everyone we meet. In turn, I purchased 5 copies to share with friends. This book has profoundly influenced my daily life, encouraging me to connect deeply with my faith. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to enrich their spiritual journey!
I wish I was more thankful for what I had, I wish I was more serious about my college career, I wish I could see what was the right university for me, I wish I wasn’t so stupid, I wish I followed my dreams, I wish I wasn’t so lazy, I wish I wasn’t so stubborn, I wish I was more serious about my life goals, I wish I chased the right friendships, I wish I could see my natural strengths and gifts.
This is a really tough and convicting talk, but since you say we become desensitized to gossip, how do we interpret gossip from just talking about a person in the present reality of that person. For example when my sister and I have to deal with a difficult person (often family member), we wonder why that person does what they do and how we’ve tried to help to no avail. We feel for that person and their circumstances, even though most were brought on by their own life choices. This is between my sister and it’s all true. And often out of frustration. We want them to do well, to be happy. We want them to make better choices. These conversations are not with just anyone or strangers. However, I’m guessing this is in fact is gossip?
