Fr. Mike talks about how to regret things we’ve done without staying stuck in the past.
Have you ever heard the saying “don’t regret the past, because it’s made you into the person you are today?” Maybe you’ve heard something similar to that, and while there’s truth to this saying, there’s also something that we as Christians should be aware of. Sometimes we ... Show More
Aug 2022
Forgiving yourself for your sins and moving on
I see a lot of us going back to اللة SWT and sincerely asking for forgiveness. And so, He forgives us. “Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” {49:14} But why is it that even after our Lord has forgiven us, we feel the need to rid ourselves with guilt. We burden ourselves with ... Show More
6m 16s
Apr 2017
The Power of the Blood - Joel Osteen
In the Old Testament, the only way to have forgiveness for sins was to sacrifice an animal. Without the shedding of blood, there was no remission for sin. But Jesus came and shed His blood as a final covering for our sins. Second Corinthians 5:19 says, “God restored the world to ... Show More
31m 42s
Jan 2024
Turning Regret Into Stoic Growth
In today's episode, I dove into a contemplative discussion on grief, regret, and the nature of our reactions to loss, drawing inspiration from Seneca's "Letters of Consolation to Marcia." Seneca, in his own verbose manner, offered insights on dealing with the loss of a loved one, ... Show More
24m 28s