*Realistic, Sensible Acknowledgment*

        It's a given that God is always perfect and we are most imperfect. Acknowledge this reality and let him make you as perfect as possible. This is being realistic and sensible to the max.

**Life-Long Leaerning*

        When we play God, deep down we know it because we lose our inner peace. Our whole struggle in life is about whether we should let God be God or not. Like always, we'll have quick learners, slow learners, and never-learners. Just be sure that you don't end up in that last category. 

**Minding Our Obedience Only*

        We know that God is in charge and everything will work out right according to his plan. If we follow his will, things may get worse before getting better. And if we go against his will, things may even be OK before worsening. My point is that for our own good, we always obey the Lord and leave the outcome entirely to him, knowing that he'll be victorious in the end. This is faith extraordinaire and total abandonment in God.

*****Momentous Moment***

        Communion experience. I received exactly what the Apostles received at the Last Supper ... the same Lord, the same bread. It was a momentous moment!

**Division That Matters**

         In John 8:51, Jesus said, "Whoever keeps my word will never see death." So each of us can be seen as one who keeps God's word or one who doesn't. The end result will be consequential! Do take this saying seriously.

***Source of Inner Peace***

        Total surrender to Christ the Lord is it. Now you know exactly why, when you feel restless.        

**Christ, the Peace Restorer**

        Whenever we commit a sin or make a mistake, we lose our peace. If it's a sin, you only need to turn to Christ, repent and ask him to forgive you, then he'll do just that and your peace is restored. In the case of an unintended mistake, get to know him well and you'll lose your pride over time. Then such a mistake just won't ever bother you again. 

***Ultimate Fulfillment***

         It is fulfilling what God wills for you always. 

**Remaining New

         Communion experience. The Lord renews me as needed. In union with him, you remain new.

***Becoming like Christ*

        When you are willing to die for Christ's sake, you have become like him. 

***Proof Jesus Is God***

        In union with Christ, you truly experience peace, freedom, and joy, the kind the world cannot possibly give. This is clear proof that Jesus Christ is indeed God.  

**Constant Joy of Having Christ

         In today's Gospel reading from Mark 2, people came to Jesus and asked, "Why do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" Jesus answered them, "Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them they cannot fast." Since we have the Lord with us at all times, we really should feel and show our joy at all times.   

***Impressive Thought (a Truth)***

        Last night this thought impressed on me like a warning, even waking me up from my sleep. It was that We must never let our soul fall into a hellhole. For if it we let that happen in this life, we'll be stuck in one forever in our next life! I hope you'll see that this is a truth.

**Sad State of the Nation*

         This supposedly Christian nation is more secular and materialistic than ever. There are always faithful Christians for sure, but most people, Christians included, avoid facing Christ squarely. What makes it worse is that there are now more and more haters of Christianity, mocking and blaspheming the Lord. Even the Church has gone apostate. We are certainly in end times!

***Love Song to the Lord*

        The Spanish hymn "Pescador de Hombres" (Fisher of Men) is beautifully covered by two Korean Catholic musicians and a Chilean sister. The singer is Junho Chu.

***Soul-Melting Moment

        Communion experience, To receive the Lord in the Eucharist is to allow him to completely melt your soul (and heart).

***Have You Attained Union with God?

        When you know that you are in union with Christ, you have.

*****Smart, Sensible Living***

        The Lord God, our loving creator, is the only one who can heal our soul. At Mass before we receive the Eucharist, we always ask the Lord to do that. Know that not only he can take away our sins, he can also heal all our inner wounds, hangups, repressed thoughts, etc. After complete healing, we are ready to grow holier or enter heaven.