I'm so sorry guys, I really am. I can't stay silent about these things. I know you guys are some of the most devoted people I know, but this has to stop!

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As you all know, I am a big skeptic. I come on here and I do challenge the faith, but I come on here because I feel like those in power who have answers are hiding things from us. They have to be….because every almost every single day (not exactly everyday, but very often) I find something that really bothers me.

Oftentimes I feel like I raise important questions. And yes, I realize these are nit-picky questions, but at the same time something just doesn’t feel right. I want to be wrong! I genuinely do! I want to be wrong, cause boy it would alleviate my concerns. This religion, while I truly believe that it is the closest thing to the truth people will get, I say it’s the closest cause there’s an element of secrecy going on, and all I’m asking for is transparency. I’m not asking for the moon, I’m not asking for the stars, or even a free ticket into Heaven. All I’m asking for, is for the Church to be transparent. If the Church truly has nothing to hide and claims up and down that it’s the true Church, why are there certain decisions that are kind of questionable?

Like for example, who decided that Matthew 17:21 should be omitted from current Bibles? Who was the one did that? Cause if you know the verse that is missing, I would hope you’d have questions too! Matthew 17:21 says “But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

So, a bit of context. So Matthew 10:5-8 states basically that Jesus gave his disciples power to cast out demons. But in Chapter 17, the disciples couldn’t cast out one demon that was causing someone to be a lunatic. And Jesus basically told his disciples that this particular demon can’t be cast out except through prayer and fasting, hence why in verse 21 Jesus says “But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

I’m sorry, but why in the heck would you omit a verse that is literally as important as that one. It’s literally telling you how you can basically get rid of demons. But in most Bibles it was either omitted or added as a footnote.

This is not the first time, nor is it the last time they will do something like this. There is something going on behind those walls at the Vatican. How many times are we going to sit here and do nothing? They’re literally trying to delete God! Can you imagine life without God? Cause I sure as hell can’t! If there’s one being I can trust with my whole heart and soul, it’s with God, because I don’t know if I can ever trust these people in high positions of power anymore. What the heck is going on here? Are they trying to tell us, in one of the most subtle of ways, that they want us possessed by demons? How many times do we have to call them out on their wickedness?

I know that Catholicism really does help people, but I have such a problem trying to go back to this religion, knowing what it is I know. Yes, it’s 1 phrase, but there’s more then where that came from. I have a whole list of questions that still need answers yet. Of course they came up with some excuse about how that particular phrase wasn’t in 2 of the best manuscripts. So you mean to tell me that I have to just say “Ooooooooooooh that’s why….ok, now that makes sense.” Sorry but no, I don’t think it’s fair to play these games with us. We’re supposed to just blindly believe that this is ok?

Again, we really need to harp on them. Something isn’t adding up, like at all! And yes, granted it’s a small thing, but after a while, small things add up. How much more are they going to do? Stop it with the reindeer games and just tell us the real reason, because this excuse that it’s not in the Codex Sianaiticus and the Codex Vaticanus isn’t flying with me. Stop hiding stuff from us! We, and I’m not just talking about Catholics, but we as a race deserve to know the truth, so why hide ANYTHING?!

I’m gonna type up an email….this is ridiculous…..

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[Wednesday after Epiphany]

Reading 1 [1 John 4:11-18]

Beloved, if God so loved us,
we also must love one another.
No one has ever seen God.
Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us,
and his love is brought to perfection in us.

Peace to all,

So ture logically, we become again through two natures from Catholicism, I believe. Perfection is from the God in the Faith of Abraham becoming again in all Creation. We all ankind andn creation in created failed with choice to love or to nove not. How does on love not? And if any one anything did love not the subject would fail.

In Catholicism the Host is from the Creation of Adam and Eve transformed becoming immortal and incorruptible through the New Adam and The New Eve Eve becoming the Christ in all mankind from Sacrifice through Penance forgiven in both natures, Incorruption from The Spirit through Immaculately Immortal Life becoming again for all creation in One Holy Spirit Family One God in being,

No other religion can Make again a Two Nature Family from One Body becoming again a Two Nature Spirit and Life Family One God in being.

Peace always,
Stephen

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It just breaks my heart Stephen….these are people we have put in very high positions of power and yet, we’re still dealing with the ripple effects of their decisions. I know we need to love them, but I’m at a point where they don’t need love, what they need is tough love….

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Peace to all,

So true, EarthsStudent, what is failed is mortal finite disciplines and World Order fulfilled is through Two Natures. Man does not rationally understand is Man renders to both God and Caesar and Caesar knows to do the same thing, I believe.

Peace always,
Stephen

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I just want the truth. I really do not understand. Why are we having to hide things? What’s the deal here? Is transparency really too much to ask? I know why they want to trap our souls down here….they want us to remain down here as slaves, which we work ourselves to the bone for these people who already make a substantial amount of money to begin with. But they also suck on our loosch and they harvest our organs? I mean…what are we, some hueman petting zoo?! What a joke!

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Peace to all,

To me, rationally any thing against the Will of the Father is anti-will or AntiChrist, i believe.

So true, EarthsStudent, what is failed is mortal finite disciplines and World Order fulfilled is through Two Natures. Man does not rationally understand is Man renders to both God and Caesar and Caesar knows to do the same thing, I believe.

What is man’s choice becoming is what will become again manifested through the the flesh by the power of the Spirit Father, and for Caesar, the same, I believe.

Who is “Our Father?” “And Our Mother and Our Brother?” Some ask and rightfully, so I believe.

And again we know we are not judging, only generalizing from the Faith from Abraham for all becoming again in all One Family.

Jesus has already came to unite all from mental hatred and mental anger removing the contention the separation anxiety causing fear, and we know the opposite of fear is only love becoming for all in the One Promise Land, The New Heaven and Earth in the New Living Temple through the Body of Christ for all becoming again in all One Family, I believe.

Knowing the Mind of God Logically all one has to understand is the Holy Spirit is the Family of God for all becoming again in all through The Christ in One Family, I believe.

Through The Logical undefiled formulas is what Catholicism has in becoming immortal transformation from the living waters Baptized for all becoming into the New Eve. Death to life through the flesh is from the Spirit for the soul of all becoming reborn and Sanctification becomes through both natures for One New Body into the Catholic Church.

How do we stop all wars/ contentions/ anxieties logically is now that we know how to stop all of the wars/ contentions/ anxieties.

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Peace always,
Stephen

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Get a Douay Rheims Bible, problem solved.

Mat 17:20 But this kind is not cast out but by prayer and fasting.

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I chuckled a little bit at this, and don’t get me wrong, I see what you’re saying. It’s just a little edit right? Why get all upset over a simple fix?

I wouldn’t get so upset over this if it wasn’t being done all the time by these people. If it was like literally taking out one phrase every 5 years, or if The Bible wasn’t retranslated all the time, I wouldn’t be as upset. The problem is, they pull this kind of thing and quite frequently too. And they never tell you why really, they just do it. Now supposidely, especially if they’re retranslating The Bible, they’ll sit and discuss why something should be taken out of The Bible. But, you aren’t really told what the reasons are, and if you are told the reasons, at times it’s petty. Like the reasoning for why they took out this particular verse is because it doesn’t show up in 2 manuscripts that are apparently super important. But the way I view it is this….ok, so you mean to tell me, that it is so important (or even imperative) that you take out a verse that literally tells you how to cast out certain demons? And they take it out all because it doesn’t show up in the Codex Sianaiticus and the Codex Vaticanus? So you mean to tell me that because it doesn’t show up, specifically in these 2 manuscripts, is why you decided to get rid of that verse? I mean…am I the only one seeing how absolutely ridiculous this is? It’d be different if this was from the book of Numbers. Like, I innerstand why Numbers is in our Bibles, but if you were to take something out from the Book of Numbers, I doubt anyone would really care. I know I wouldn’t. But no…you had to literally pick a verse that tells you how to get rid of certain demons straight from Jesus Christ himself? Sorry but, I don’t buy it. It literally sounds like these people who are in charge of what goes in our Bibles doesn’t want us to know why. This is part of the reason why I don’t associate with this religion anymore. I’m not giving my money to a religion that keeps their own followers in the dark about things. It’s not fair to us, the average Joe’s who these people depend on to get a paycheck, it’s not fair to the people who help fund your Parish and your paychecks (including those in the Vatican) to not be 100% transparent with the people who make sure you’re able to survive every month.

I left the church because, the more questions I had about certain things, the more they didn’t have an answer. And when this first started, I didn’t think anything of it. I would take them at their word, if the answer was “I don’t know” then I took it as they didn’t know. But then, I started to question more and more things, and they kept giving me the same answer. And after a while, when all you have are questions about certain things, and they can’t give you an answer, or give you an answer that at least makes sense, you start to look bad. Your credibility starts to plummet, because here I am with all of these questions, and I’m not given a straight answer, or they say “Well I really don’t know, but, here’s one way to think about it”….well sorry but you just told me you don’t know, so you really think I’m going to accept any answer you give me as an answer?

Lemme put it to you this way, we already know they’re hiding things from the public. The Vatican Secret Archives are just that….secret. No average Joe will ever know what is in those archives, because you have to get permission from the Pope and another person from the Church Hierarchy in order to be able to go down there to begin with. And knowing these people, they’re not going to allow just anyone down there, right? And, of course, I was told from other Catholics “Well what if in those archives is sensitive information, like someone’s credit card number? What if there’s a good reason as to why they don’t allow just anyone down there?” And I straight up said “Well, if that’s the case, then maybe the Pope (or someone who knows that part of their library very well) maybe have them come with me, that way if I stumble across something that has sensitive information on it, they can immediately tell me “Hey, don’t touch those. Those have social security numbers in there.”

All I’m asking for is transparency, that’s it. And I’m done with taking just anyone at their word when it comes to these people. When I was a Catholic, and I was a diehard one, I’d pray my rosary everyday, and rely on God so religiously (no pun intended) that I did everything I could to be a good person. But I also remember having little doubts that would enter my head from time to time. I never told anyone about my doubts, because in my mind that was the devil trying to distract me from not believing in God and I had little doubts for 16 years. And when I found out that some of those doubts were coming from my spirit and it was basically my spirit alerting me that something isn’t right or something is way off, I started listening to my spirit more often, cause my spirit originally came from Source (or God). And when I left the Catholic Church, and went about trying to find the truth for myself, I’ve found some pretty profound things. Even certain things I’ve experienced when I left the Church, things that I can’t explain but have seen, with my own 2 eyes. I mean, I found out about things that were going on on Earth that I would’ve never guessed in a million years was transpiring every single day, hidden from the general public. I found out about this global sex-trafficking ring that had certain politicians (both Democrat and Republican) involved. I found out about the D.U.M.B.S. tunnels below us, and found out about the Reptilian Race and how Reptilians have this ability to shapeshift and they could blend in as one of us and no one would notice. I mean, I found out about a whole slew of things. But, the best part of what I believe in, is I don’t have any doubts anymore. When I figured this stuff out for myself, it was like the world opened up to me, and any question or concern I had, could finally be answered. Could I be wrong? Oh most definitely. I could most definitely be wrong about everything. But the problem is, I have wayyyyy too much evidence that this stuff actually exists and is actually going on. Let’s just say, the United States Military has all sorts of stuff they’re keeping from the general public, and I was fortunate enough to be part of a group that they showed all the stuff they’re hiding from us. Unfortunately I lost all of the information I was given, but I was shown certain things.

So that’s why, when things like this happen, I can’t help but question their motives. If you ever get the chance, look up Georgia Guidestones. You wanna know what the Deep State believes in, well, think of this as their 10 Commandments. One of their Commandments said to reduce the population of Earth down to 500,000 (or something like that). So, when I see them taking away a verse from The Bible, a verse that tells you how to get a demon to not be attached to you anymore, and heck, could even cure you if you’re sick, I’m reminded of what these 7 families who run everything, I’m reminded of the Georgia Guidestones. Coincidence? Well, I don’t believe in coincidences. Everything is by design. This is no coincidence….

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The pope, the bishops, the cardinals…….they are not living examples of the life that Jesus teaches and shows by example……….because they are not on his level of spiritual realization. They are not different from us in most ways. And some of them are worse. E.g., they protect the pedophile priests instead of castrating them and sending them to prisons. Some are alcoholics.
And yes, they are very much aware of the power of social attitudes. And they bend to this in order to keep people as members. They are also influenced by organizations like the mafia, and the by the attitudes and views of the very wealthy and politically powerful.
I think that pope Leo has already begun to address the fact that the church tends to accommodate the views of the public, instead of telling the public what Jesus wants them to hear. Even in the Bible, Jesus says, “There is so much more that I could tell you, about the nature of real spiritual life………but you are not ready to hear of such things……yet.”

Jesus could do so much more than he showed us. The miracles that he performed were only a tiny demonstration of what he is capable of. But he didn’t dress in costly robes. he didn’t have a laundry service. He didn’t have private cooks. He didn’t live in palatial buildings. When the church is led by men who are really close to Jesus, they will be able and willing to go and live among the people like Jesus did. Otherwise……..what can they tell us about Jesus? They will simply continue to tell us to be “good boys and girls” and conform to the standards of materialistic life that is rampant in society today, just as they themselves are doing. And you want the truth from such people?
A religion creates an institution for the purpose of spreading good teachings. But the institution becomes made up of people who are beginners in spiritual life. And they bring their fears, their material ambitions, their desires for popularity, their less purified feelings of the heart with them.
Van Gogh……before he became an artist, he was a priest. He was sent to a mining town. The people were very poor, and some were sick and cold. Van Gogh gave his priestly robes to those who were cold. But the church became disturbed by this. They removed him from his position as a priest. Let one priest really try to behave like a follower of Jesus…….and he will be removed from the church.

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So true Peter, so true!

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Arlington, Virginia, the diocese where I lived for a long time until 4 years ago, was led, still is I think, by Bishop Burbidge—a good man. He would sometimes pray with us outside an abortion clinic and thank us for being there. I wish he were pope, though I suppose he doesn’t want to be. Here in the Philadelphia diocese, where I live now, I guess he used to be an auxiliary bishop, and people still remember him as a good bishop.

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My dear friend Steve, I have to apologize for my judgmental remarks. Not only do I not know these men, but also I am not in position to judge others. I am only a most neophyte practitioner in my spiritual journey, having been raised by atheists, and influenced by atheistic professors in the university, and only coming to consider the reality that there is more to life than my gross material senses have the capacity to envision.

I confess that I have felt mistreated, rejected, and lied to, not only by my more immediate associations in life, but also by a world that promises fulfillment through the agency of education, hard work, and the accumulation of material possessions……by advertisements in which happy men and women are are pictured……happy because they have acquired a new vehicle, a new home, new clothing that is in style, etc., etc.

None of it worked for me. Nor was I very adept in my attempt to be part of the so-called human race…..a race towards emptiness.
Therefore, I live with a degree of cynicism, and suspicion in my heart. I want to see people who are in position of authority and high social regard take more active roles, in countering the tide of materialism which covers the spiritual bank of society. For example, I wish to see the ecumenical leaders speaking out to Catholic youth, telling them to refuse to participate in military activities that support the imperialistic ambitions of the American government. For example, I am convinced in my heart, that the U.S. kidnapping of the president of Venezuela in the name of one thing or another is nothing more than the desire of American mercantile magnates to sinfully take possession of the vast oil deposits in the Venezuelan soil. I want to see people who hold so much respect, and so much authority and influence over the lives of millions speak out against these demonstrations of sinful lust, which is supported by the tax dollars of the American public. I want to see the clergy speak out against the deportation of immigrants who have come to the U.S. from Mexico and South America. I want to see a clergy that causes the people of America to demand that organizations like the Ku Klux Clan are illegal.

In fact the division of church and state simply means that businessmen run a country devoid of spiritual values because their bottom line orientation creates a conflict of interest in their hearts.

Instead of “government by the people, for the people” we have “government by the wealthy for the wealthy”. Instead of having a government that is oriented towards the exploitation of a population that funds the self-centered aims of government, there should be more socialistic measures of free education and medical service to all. The capitalist has made “socialism” into a dirty word, so that people hate communism, when in fact it is the greed of the capitalist that has created communism as a reaction to the fact that the people are exploited by the state.

All of these anomalies, which can fill volumes of books, can only be averted, if and when the clergy guides the people to object, and not to participate in the support of the governmental activities of materialistic demons.
People are willing to die for their country. They want to do what is “right” and godly. But they require guidance from men who are above the influence of lust and greed and self-centeredness. If you or I speaks against such things, no one will listen. Even we will be putting ourselves at risk. But if a bishop or pope begins to speak…….this can be the beginning of a revolution in the ways of the world. With power comes responsibility.
So the abused child in me, sometimes wants to see more from those who hold power over the minds of millions. And sometimes, with a sense of frustration, I make judgmental statements. But I confess that I have no right to do so. Please accept my appology. And once again, thank you for your gentle response which is an example for me to try to follow. Thank you Steve. With respect and affection, Peter

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Peace to all,

So true, Peter1.

There should be no division between Church and State, OMNiLogically.

Muhammad says One God.

United from One Father through One Mother for One Son becoming through the Christ for all mankind becoming again for all mankind in One Holy Spirit Family One God in being.

From the Faith of Abraham:
Jesus asks, “Whose face is on the coin?”

Mankind renders to God and Caesar.
And Caesar renders to the same God.

Peace always,
Stephen

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A great way to put it! In Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design, Charles Montgomery wrote that extrinsic happiness—happiness based on things—is always a moving goal line. The happiness wears off and a new goal appears to offer happiness. Intrinsic happiness, though—happiness based on home, family, and relationships—brings contentment.

And we have had plenty of bad bishops, bad priests, and some who don’t want to rock their own boat but just want to keep the attendance up and the money coming in. I agree with your complaints. I just wanted to note that their are some good ones, and with bishops I wanted to mention only one I’ve met personally.

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I agree. I know it seems like I hate every Priest, Cardinal, Bishop, etc… but I really don’t. But, I also don’t easily trust someone, till again, they give me a reason to trust them. My default is to always not trust a person from the get-go, but because that is my default I’m normally reserved and quiet. I like to just kind of listen. I mean, if someone asks me a question I’ll answer it, but if anyone invites me somewhere to do something, it’s usually a no for me, unless again they give me a reason to trust them.

However….I’m sure there are good people in the Hierarchy. And I’m sure they’re very Godly people, easy to get along with, family friendly. So, I want everyone to know that I know there are good Priests out there, but I’ve trusted too many people where I live and they all basically betrayed me in some way, shape, or form, including my Father (which to this day still surprises me….that someone whom I trusted my entire life did this complete 180 and now it’s like I’m treated as someone whose nothing to him, or my family). But yes, there are good Priests out there, I just have yet to meet one (and truthfully, I don’t attend Church anymore, so I have no idea who’s who anymore lol).

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“Extrinsic happiness - always a moving goal line”:
Another good metaphor is given by my spiritual teacher: The donkey, harnessed as a beast of burden, with a heavy load on his back, may be reluctant to move forward with the load. So the master, ties a stick to his neck. The end of the stick extends about a foot in front of the donkey’s head. The master ties a carrot to the end of the stick, which hangs by a string in front of the donkey. The donkey thinks, “One more step and I’ll have the carrot.” In this way he continues to carry the load. This is the promise of “extrinsic happiness”. “One more step, one more step.”
Now…..Jesus says, that those who are heavy-burdened……they should accept the yoke that he wears, because it is very light and pleasant. That is the intrinsic yoke, the yoke of attachment to seeking the pleasure of God with every step.
Of course, “home, family, and relationships”, are a step higher than a bigger bank account or the latest clothing fashions, or a face lift. But they also are temporal. (100 year warranty at best).

The real intrinsic happiness is the happiness of the spirit soul. Guaranteed satisfaction, both in this world and the next. This is actually what religion is all about. Rules are good……for getting our foot in the door. But Jesus (as I understand him a little) came to give the “next step” - a living relationship with God ——–> intrinsic happiness. This is the “top of the line” happiness product, because as we cultivate this brand of happiness, our desire for extrinsic happiness proportionately departs.
That’s why the saints can demonstrate indifference to the sources of extrinsic happiness that “mammon” dangles in front of us, saying: “Try some of this!” Perhaps this is what Jesus means when he says: “The truth shall set you free!” (Does he say this?)

Yes, I agree with you when you say, “There are some good ones”. And even those who slip and fall……….at least they acknowledge that an eternal relationship with God is the answer to the desires of our hearts.……even if they experience other currents of desire in their hearts. I am also a work in progress.

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Yes, Jesus says, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” in John 8:32 , meaning spiritual freedom from sin, guilt, and deception comes from following His teachings, which reveal God’s will and offer true liberation, not just worldly freedom, as He is the ultimate Truth. This freedom is experienced by embracing His words, which frees one from spiritual bondage and leads to eternal life with God.

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Thanks Peter! I know that outside of my little bubble, that there’s good Priests, Deacons, Bishops, Cardinals, and even Popes. So I just want to acknowledge that, cause I know my case was a little special and some cases aren’t like mine.

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The truth definitely sets you free. The thing I like the best is not doubting….that’s like such a relief, is not having doubts. With Catholicism I had doubts almost constantly, but when I searched for the truth myself….no doubts whatsoever.

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As I understand, God is the Absolute truth, the highest truth. And the only way to have a personal experience of reciprocation with God is by cultivating love for Him. As we cultivate love for God, to that extent He reciprocates with us in a way that enables us to feel His loving presence in our heart. This experience of the presence of God within our heart, is so fulfilling to the soul, that all other desires of the mind and body are deleted without separate endeavor. Such a spiritual “madman” is free, while the rest of us are all in chains, desiring the temporal things of this world (such as name, fame, wealth, possessions, power, etc.), all things which no one can keep. Such a person is actually free…….because while the rest of us are struggling and striving, such a person is completely and ecstatically fulfilled 24/7.
However, there is a secret as to how one can ascend to this platform. As Jesus is said to have declared: “I am the way, the truth and the life.” What Jesus means is that there is no way to acquire the taste or flavor or love of God, other than by having an intimate relationship with someone who is on that platform. This is what Jesus means when he says “There is no way to the Father, except through me.” Because only in that relationship, can one imbibe the taste of love of God. This is what separates those who are performers of “good works”, and those who are “church members” from the rare person who is the real disciple of Christ in intimate communion of the heart. This is true freedom. Otherwise we remain as a royal edition of the animals, who are engaged in eating, sleeping, defending and mating. The animals do it very simply, while we wear fancy clothing, have bank accounts, insurance policies, marriage contracts, eat in fancy restaurants, with silver cutlery, sleep in $2000 beds, and defend with bombs. But the activities are the same…….eating, sleeping, defending and mating. Real freedom is described in different ways by Jesus, such as when he says, “Consider the lilies of the field…..they don’t work, and yet God provides everything that they need, and makes them beautiful.” (paraphrase). This is freedom. But only one who becomes a child of God, as opposed to being a prodigal son or daughter, can have this much trust and this much freedom. There have been a few who have attained to this platform of revelation. We call them saints.
As to whether God only has one son who can share this beautification of the heart with us…..that is another subject. But this is a Catholic site. So within this context, a real Christian or Catholic has to aspire to come to this platform. Because “It’s not by good works alone……”, and, “You can say that you did so many things in my name, but I say that I never knew you.” (paraphrase), and, “Man cannot have two masters……it’s one of the other.” (paraphrase). We are either servants of God, or servants of Mammon. So what is mammon? Mammon is to have any desire, large or small, other than how to give pleasure to God with our every thought, word and deed. But who can live like that? Only the person whose heart is filled with ecstatic love for the Lord. Such a person is controlled by that love. Therefore Jesus says, “Accept the yoke that I wear.” It is the yoke of love. This is what Jesus is distributing, sharing freely, with any of us who are humble enough to understand that without his help we cannot attain to that platform. That is the platform of knowing the “truth”……the truth that sets us free.

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