Does God Punish Us For Our Sin? | Mthr. Natalia 

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He’s willing to accept us as a last resort. My goodness that’s powerful. We serve such a good Father.

The pain of sin that motivates us to reconcile and stop sinning is Love for Him indeed. Motivation to improve ourselves for Love of Him, in the Grace of the Lord Jesus, I struggle for words to describe.

Mother, you have been a huge part of me returning to the church. I have so much sorrow in my heart, because of the circumstances. I love the Lord, but had no direction. I’m taking one day at a time.

Thank you, Mother Natalia, for this explanation of sin and its consequences. Many people assume that the pain we suffer is God punishing us because so much of the Old Testament is inundated with instances were God is portrayed as actively inflicting suffering on his children for deviating from his commandments. With that said, your interpretation of suffering being more the result of the consequences of sin and its power to separate us from God, rather than God punishing us for our transgressions, makes a lot of sense. God is not some dictator, who seeks retribution against those who do not follow his edicts. Rather, God is a loving Father, who does not wish to see his children suffer, and our suffering is the result of a pride that deludes us into thinking that we can be happy living apart from his love.

Made me cry, we are so blessed to be loved by God...

I have bin thinking about the same topic this week. Thank you for the great insight. May God bless you Mother Natalia !!!

Great video. Amen mother natalia, thank you and God bless you. You have such a calming energy.

Thank you, Mother Natalia. I was kind of getting burned out and depressed with my faith. I've been listening to your messages and they're great. I'm going to go to confession and get to Mass this week. God Bless.

Refreshing is not the word! Thank you and God bless you!

I needed to hear this. Thank you!

God bless you and keep you

God bless Mother Natalia and her fellow sisters. This was very timely. Thank you.

Thank you so much for these videos, they're so beautiful and I find myself thinking on them long after I've watched. They've been both eye opening and comforting

Wow. Powerful. Thank you. This Anglican just learned something! Sharing.

This is a very good video and advice! I never thought about the negative conse of sin like that. This was really helpful. Thank you!!! Truly Amen! In the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit. Amen!

Mother Natalia you've gained a friend and a follower from Italy.. I really enjoy watching your videos and I can learn English and love God ❤️

Thank you mother beautiful wisdom.. Soli Deo Gloria !!! Keep running the race !!! We love you mother !!!God Bless ❤

Dear Lord Jesus Christ Help me take this Lent - the season of fasting seriously. Help me to enter and unite myself with your suffering. Help me to persevere and avoid judging other people's penances and comparing my penances to theirs Remove all worry, resentment, and prejudice from my heart Open the hearts of us all on our Lenten journey to truly dedicate ourselves to prayer, almsgiving, and fasting. Let us not keep count of how much good we have done for others. Let us not keep count of the offenses we endured. Dear Lord Jesus shield from the devil Give us the strength to fight the devil's temptation Keep our eyes on your always God bless Mother Natalia is Jesus' name Amen.

Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

That was great! A question that came to mind for me when apostasy was mentioned was, what are the benefits of life in the Church. Our separate brethren in Christ may have elements of relationship with Christ, but lack the elements and benefits of life in His Church. It would be great if I could define those to a separated brother or sister. It seems it would be a good positive response to someone who says they have Jesus, what more do they need. Obviously, the chief answer is the Eucharist, the Body of Christ. Another answer I came up with that hints at something I've heard weighs on separated brethren, might be that life in the Church has the benefit of bearing with one another. We can see very clearly that Catholics are great (comparatively) at keeping together rather than fracturing and breaking communion with groups that don't agree on every point. Obviously there are more benefits, and that will be what I pursue to find today. Thanks for the great video!

Hi Mother Natalia, greetings from Derry City Ireland. Thanks for another wonderful video. God bless. p.s. Have you heard about Sister Clare Crockett yet? ❤

As always Mother, wonderful! Thank you for the blessing of your insight

Thank you Mother.

I'm not sure exactly how one should define misery in the context you're speaking of. I never knew God growing up, and my whole life was steeped in the pleasures of the world. I wouldn't describe my life as miserable, however. I had great friends, a way to sustain myself through honest work, and I tried to be as good of a person as I knew how to be. Coming to Jesus and accepting his love and devotion filled something in my soul that nothing else could ever could. I was certainly missing out on the ultimate fulfillment of existence, and comparatively, the happiness I had was temporary and fleeting, but I'm not sure I was misery. Unless misery is simply a separation from God, then I suppose I was miserable.

Thank u Mother Natalia

Thank you and she is 1000% correct 18 years I was away from the Church tried almost everything the world said would make me happy and every time in short manner I lost interest in said item completely broken lost and no where else to go and Our Blessed Lord answered and I’ve never looked back true happiness is only found in Our Lord Jesus Christ!!!!

The Lord got my attention with beautiful sunrises that I could help but thank him for. I didn’t know how miserable I was until I experienced how wonderful it is to grow close to him. So thankful.

Love this woman ❤

Needed this

I've heard it said that the wrath of God is when He lets us get exactly what we want, and so that we see how vain and empty it is.

St. Gregory of Nissa also has Homilies about the true nature of Human Beings!

We choose our own path. God gives us free will to follow him and stay within his grace.

amen and amen

This "nature" theology is also at the heart of the Theological discussions at the First Four Great Councils of the Church.

Maybe try a banana before running. Potassium is a thing.

Thank you Mother. If I may submit this request in this way: Please pray for the true repentance of sinners (especially His unworthy servant T. which is myself), that we may find in repentance that we have been forgiven and that we may heal from our pride and sloth and all vices.

"Sin is SUBhuman."

Been reading Ruie of Benedict on points on humility. Really helped me understand 💪🏽

Shortening mother to mthr so much time and space saved

You should put the book information in description

It is so true that if the prodigal son became wealthy and successful, he may have never regretted anything because it benefitted him in the end.

Amen

Also not a runner who goes on runs. 😅

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You can tell that Mother Natalia, originally from Colorado, has been in Ohio and the Rust Belt for awhile now, as she’s dropped the verb “to be”, a common vernacular trope in the region, especially Cleveland and Pittsburgh🙂

Sin is the punishment of sin! S.T. Augustine.

Good comparison. Thanks.

What is it to for a man to gain the whole world 🌎 and loose his soul let us all come to the lord jesus christ 🙏 God bless you for your word Alan free church of Scotland blessing for you're prayer 🙏

Get ready to have your mind blown: The OT statute concerning the stubborn and rebellious son (Deuteronomy 21:18-23), the parable of the Prodigal Son and the person and work of Jesus Christ are all connected.

i hate when i get a stitch while running

This is beautiful but how then do we reconcile this interpretation with the destruction of sodom and ghomorroa or the flood

Glory to Him forever

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Is "Byzantine Catholic" in communion with the Roman Catholic Church?

It’s a consequence I’ll say

What is Byzantine? Is that an Eastern Rite? I am confused. 🤔

Can someone help me out. She mentioned someone named ‘A-Va-Gray-Is.’ I spelled it out phonetically, forgive my ignorance. Who is this and what is the correct spelling? Thanks!

Christ is NOT only human. He is also God! To sin is indeed Very human and we will all be sinners by nature until we leave this world. We repent and are forgiven by his infinite mercy.

Here’s my argument about comparing us to the Lord Jesus. Let’s take the example of a child raised in SRA, war torn Iraq, or a violent, negligent home. As HUMANS, there are going to be repercussions especially if they are raised without the belief in God. The average among them will likely sin. We know nothing of what Christ knew or understood as a child younger than 12. There is NO comparison. To hold the lord up as an example applies only after we are saved. Then, not only is grace evidently fully operational, in theory, free will is available to us. How much, depending on the circumstances, is behavior compulsory in the damaged human, until Christ lifts them up?

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This is a nice segment, but I find that it really doesn’t address the video title’s question very much. Her answer seems to boil down to “No, we just suffer the natural consequences of sin,” which I disagree with. And if that’s not what she thinks, then it should have been more directly addressed in the video. Maybe the title should be different.

The praying class loves to tell you how you offend a celestial being..the truth is the overlord could care less about our peccadillos..with a massive universe to worry about with millions of other planets and issues..too busy to keep a record of your doings.Do not be spooked by their nonsense..they are clueless..amen

So….a nun on a run?

We are Royal creatures. The key is to live as a Royal Prince or Princess, instead of an animal.

Now imagined a fully clothed byzantine nun running 😂

Take the original sin. Today we are being punished for the sins of those two characters.

Hello Mother as a professional trainer your cramp is because you’re breathing pattern was off. You have to change your breathing pattern. Lol God bless.