Called to Be Saints

Commenting on the article below, being a Christian isn't all about "feelings", but it is largely about doing, and God has called us to do many things in the bible, especially beginning with "Acts" (some say start reading the bible for the first time at Matthew, but starting at John--or Acts is great too!).

We also, like the saints, have received the Holy Spirit, and actually can do more than the saints! Because of better ways of getting around in life, in communicating with others in spreading the gospel. That alone should really spark the evangelizing in us, by way of the Holy Spirit. That would give good feelings. We, as Christians, are called to be saints too!

Sure, we are saved by God's grace, but we are called to bear good fruit, by way of actions glorifying God. That "flicker", the author has, is the beginning of producing good fruit.


"Confessions of a Burnt-Out Christian" 

https://relevantmagazine.com/current/oped19/confessions-of-a-burnt-out-christian/

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Join Two Christian Online Book Clubs

Are you a voracious reader?

Well, I have the perfect two book clubs for you!

Both are online, and it doesn't require meeting up with others; you just get a book mailed to you every month. I suspect they are not very well-known book clubs, and especially in this day and age, book clubs aren't as popular, but these two are serious and very rewarding clubs in becoming more knowledgeable about God, saints, the Christian life, etc. So, here they are:

CATHOLIC ANSWERS BOOK CLUB

As a book club member, here is what you get (as of this writing, since, of course, it could change in the future):

A St. Thomas Aquinas bookmark 

• Submit questions to the club inbox for a segment on Catholic Answers Live with the author

• Invite-only livestream events with the author and others discussing the book

• Members-only sneak peeks at content from upcoming titles

• Exclusive coupon codes for club members to purchase additional copies of their favorite titles

• As of this writing, club monthly fee is $25.00.

SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS

As a book club member, here is what you get (as of this writing, since, of course, it could change in the future):

• One of the top new releases every month

• Spiritual treasures that will help you deepen your understanding of the faith

• As of this writing, club monthly fee is $15.00.

Both are Christian "Catholic" book clubs, but really, anyone can benefit from them, as many of the books are not directly related to Catholicism only. 

Enjoy!

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The Saints and Their Feast Days

"During the first 1,000 years of the Christian Church, there were many saints who loved animals. They lived with them, rescued them, nursed them and saved them from hunters. In turn, many saints were helped by animals." 

From the website: Catholic Concern for Animals:

The Saints and Their Feast Days