Have You Tied God’s Hands?

// August 31st, 2009 // No Comments » // Did You Know

When I limit God I limit myself. When I limit myself I limit God. The dictionary says that to limit means to restrain or tie up. I tie up God’s hands by my sins, fears, doubt, and lukewarmness. God cannot be to me or give me what He longs to be, to give, and say. When I lack an open, clean, and expectant heart, I am my own worse enemy. Therefore I don’t allow or expect much from God. The title of one of Steve Sampson’s books puts it this way: Those Who Expect Nothing Will Never Be Disappointed. The solution? Listen to: Take Your Limits Off God, daily from 9:30pm-10:00pm central.

-Fr. Duane Stenzel

Are You Stricter Than God?

// August 24th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Did You Know

God created us in his image and likeness. We spend a lifetime trying to return the favor, unfortunately! After we have failed and sinned so many times, how we easily think and feel, “How can God love me? I have failed again. I try and try, but fail and fail. I hate myself. How can I forgive myself? If I were God, I would have flushed me down the tube a long time ago.” If I were God . . . but I am not. My thoughts and feelings pull me to act as though I am . . . a god who has no mercy, no love, no patience, no power, or healing. Am I being stricter than God?! Am I creating Him in my own image, feelings and thoughts?

-Fr. Duane Stenzel

Through God’s Eyes

// August 17th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Did You Know

The greatest need we have is to see our lives through the eyes of God. This is especially true when bad things are happening to us. This could be in our relationships, health, finances, or in our falling into sin. Why does God permit this to happen? His infinite wisdom tells Him to allow bad things to happen . . . otherwise He would stop them. I find it helpful if I reflect on what possible good reasons God could have. After some reflection, I am amazed at the wisdom of the Lord. He meets my need to grow in surrender and total trust in Him and His promises to take care of me. (Matt 7:7-1Peter 5:7)

-Fr. Duane Stenzel

We Are God’s Precious Property

// August 10th, 2009 // No Comments » // Did You Know

We are a redeemed people. To redeem means to buy back. Jesus bought us back by shedding His blood on the cross. He conquered Satan, sin, and death. We are now His. You and I are His property. Jesus is the best in taking care of his property. He wants the whole world to always know how caring, powerful, and responsible He is! Sad to say, we hinder his care for us. We tie His hands by our sins, laziness, and love of the world. We are often half-hearted in our daily walk with Him. To be intimate with the Lord is the cry of our hearts. “When you seek Me with all your heart, then you will find Me.” (Jer 29:13)

-Fr. Duane Stenzel

Fatima USA 2009

// August 6th, 2009 // No Comments » // Evangelization

UPDATE: to listen to this year’s Eucharistic Celebration click here.

Each year at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein OH, catholics gather for Mass, a rosary and prayer in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. Join in this Friday August 7th at 6:30pm central 7:30 eastern at Radio Maria brings you live coverage of this beautiful event.

For more information and pictures please click here.