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FBP 990 - Jesus Invites Us

“Are we not afraid that He might take something away from us? No! If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great. No! Only in this friendship are the doors of life opened wide… Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything.” Pope Benedict XVI - Inaugural Mass, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI - Inaugural Mass (April 24, 2005)

Episode 990 (10:54)

In this episode: Fr. Dominic preaches; We like to complain; Jesus is inviting us into a relationship with him; Pope Benedict XVI: “are we not afraid that He might take something away from us? No! If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great. No! Only in this friendship are the doors of life opened wide… Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything…”

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In this episode: Fr. Bill asks and redistributes dollar bills in the congregation as an illustration of trust; Trust builds faith; Trust is interwoven through all the Scriptures for this weekend; Do we trust God? God want to turn all things to good

Music: “From Glory to the Cross”
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FBP 1017 - Temptations, Sins, and Trials
FBP 1017 - Temptations, Sins, and Trials

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FBP 1016 - God Wants Our Hearts
FBP 1016 - God Wants Our Hearts

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FBP 1015 - Salt And Light To The Nations
FBP 1015 - Salt And Light To The Nations

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FBP 1014 - Blessed Are The Humble
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FBP 1013 - Becoming Truly Ourselves
FBP 1013 - Becoming Truly Ourselves

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FBP 1012 - Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
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FBP 1011 - Baptism Is Who You Are
FBP 1011 - Baptism Is Who You Are

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FBP 1010 - Will What God Wills
FBP 1010 - Will What God Wills

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