Listen "Episode 004 - Podcast | Beyond Lukewarm Faith: The Call to Complete Surrender"
Episode Synopsis
Father Vigoa and Michelle Lopez unpack prioritizing our relationship with Christ above everything else.• The cross is Christianity's defining symbol – not a crown or throne – reflecting our call to embrace suffering• Lukewarm faith seeks blessings without surrender and lacks urgency in spiritual growth• Jesus demands first place in our hearts, reordering all other relationships properly• Embracing our crosses transforms suffering into redemptive experiences• St. Maximilian Kolbe's story demonstrates how faith can transform even the darkest circumstances• Identifying your specific cross and bringing it honestly before God is the first step toward transformation• Young people should use easier seasons to build strong spiritual foundations for future challenges• Priests carry the weight of others' crosses while learning to surrender these burdens to Christ
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