a.
What does it mean to be holy? The word “holy”
means “to be set apart”. And WE have been set apart by God and called for
unique mission. It is our goal, as Christians, to achieve holiness.
b.
Part of achieving holiness is perseverance. Let
us hear more about the virtue of perservance:
c.
One thing all saints have is perseverance. They have
all moved forward, even in the toughest times. Do you struggle with pushing
forward when things are difficult?
II - How do
We Obtain Holiness?
b.
Love is what drives up to be the best version of
ourselves – which is what holiness is!
c.
Is it possible to be holy? ABSOLUTELY. However,
it all comes down to YOU. As we have been discussing all year long, life is
about choices. We choose how we respond to the opportunities God gives us everyday
to love Him and be loved by Him.
III - Everything
is an Opportunity
a.
EVERYDAY is an opportunity for all to achieve
holiness. How? In the small, ordinary, little things that we do/say. The
choices that we make shape us, and our relationship with God and others.
i. What
are some of the little actions you can do to come closer to holiness?
ii. When
was the last time you did something with great Love?
IV -
Dream!
a.
We all have free will and the ability to dream.
b.
To dream goes beyond the question “what do you
want to be when you grow up?”. The ability to dream challenges you to use your
unique gifts and talents to see beyond what people say you can do, and have the
COURAGE to see what God has planned for you.
c.
But it all comes down to YOU and what you choose
to do.
d.
When you come back for your final year of
Confirmation preparation, I ask you: Will you come back knowing who God is in
your life? Will you come back knowing what you want God to do with you and for
you?
V - Do Not
Be Afraid!!!
Pray for us, oh Holy Mother of
God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ! Amen!
We are Queen of Angels!
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