Jesus tells us: demons are the source of “unholy vanity”.
May we all be blessed to let Words of Jesus keep our minds and souls free from “unholy vanity”. ~ Question 1: “Does Jesus tell us where ‘unholy vanity’ comes from?” Answer: “Jesus makes that very clear in Today’s Reading, Mt 17:14-20. ‘A man came up to Jesus, knelt down before Him, and said, ‘Lord, […]
A new question: “How can ‘vanity’ be made ‘Holy’?” Jesus gives the answer!
Holy Vanity lets Catholics look at the wounds of Jesus and realize: “He suffered that for me.” ~ Question 1: “Does Jesus explain how ‘vanity’ can be made ‘holy’?” Answer: “Jesus answers that question in Mt 16:24-28! ‘Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, […]
“unholy vanity” puts us “before God”. “Holy Vanity” puts God first.
Catholics see that Obedience lets us replace “unholy vanity” with “The Holy Vanity” that makes us more pleasing to Jesus at our Judgment. ~ Question 1: “How do we escape the ‘unholy vanity’ of praising ourselves?” Answer: “Catholics escape by Thinking Clearly about The First Commandment that God Spoke directly to each person on earth! […]
Jesus is clear: “unholy vanity” makes many souls too dark to get into Heaven.
That brightest spot is the soul inside our body and mind. It is a ‘pearl of great price’. ~ Question 1: “Where does Jesus say that ‘unholy vanity’ keeps many souls from Heaven?” Answer: “Jesus said that almost every time He Spoke! A good example is in Today’s Reading, Mt 13:44-46: ‘Jesus said to his […]
“unholy vanity” always takes this form in the minds of Willful Protestants.
Those who obeyed God and Moses were saved. Catholics make the connection between Jesus and His Church. ~ Question 1: “How long has ‘unholy vanity’ taken form in the minds of Willful Protestants?” Answer: “Since Moses! When Willful Protestants see a Teaching from God they do not want to obey, their ‘unholy vanity’ takes form […]
“Holy Vanity” leads Catholics from “belief” to “obedience”.
Only Catholics are blessed to follow Every Word of Jesus Christ. ~ Question 1: “Why are Catholics so grateful for the ‘Holy Vanity’ that lets their ‘belief’ turn into ‘obedience’?” Answer: “We read The Bible! We know that John 11:19-27 tells us what Jesus told Martha: ‘Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the […]
“Holy Vanity” focuses on our soul. “unholy vanity” focuses on ME.
Catholics focus on “Holy Vanity” for one reason: we we want our souls to be in Heaven. Forever. ~ Question 1: “What is the difference between Catholics and Willful Protestants?” Answer: “Catholics spend more time thinking clearly about ‘The Holy Vanity’ of getting our soul into Heaven.” ~ Question 2: “How does ‘Holy Vanity’ help […]
Catholics know what is behind every “yoke” of sin.
Catholics know that a driver with a whip is behind all who choose to bear ‘the yoke of our captivity’.” Question 1: “Why are Catholics ‘Catholic’?” Answer: “Catholics want to be free!” ~ Question 2: “From what do Catholics want to be ‘free’?” Answer: “We do not want to be ‘captive’ to our sins or […]
Why can Catholics pull a heavier “burden”? We have a “yoke made of light”.
Catholics are grateful because Jesus gives us a more comfortable “yoke” than this! ~ Question 1: “In Mt. 11:25, Jesus tells us what His Father has done: ‘Blessed are You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.’ What ‘mysteries’ has Jesus ‘revealed’?” Answer: “The first […]
How does “wood” connect The Son of Abraham and The Son of God?
Catholics see how “wood” lets us see 4,000 years of the most important people in History. ~ Question 1: “What connection do Catholics make between Abraham and God?” Answer: “God told Abraham to sacrifice His Son, Isaac, as He would sacrifice His Son, Jesus: Genesis 22:1-19 tells us: ‘God put Abraham to the test. He […]