We all want to live as our Lord wants us to, it is hard, but remember, an athlete or musician must train, and practice to be good at what they do. It's the same as living your life in a way that glorifies God.  Change may be slow, it comes as you trust God to change you. As Catholics, we are so blessed to have so much help with these difficult tasks. The sacraments help us so much if only we would learn how to turn to them for the help we need. It also takes practice. This page will help you do what it takes to stay connected.

"The simple believes everything, but the prudent looks where he is going." Proverbs 14:15.

Taken from Courageous Virtue, by Stacy Mitch.

No one is accountable for our actions or who we become but ourselves, because we are free to make our own decisions. How do we gain wisdom? Read the following verses: James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; wisdom and instruction fools despise. (fear of the lord doesn't mean being afraid but in awe of or full understanding of his power). Proverbs 2:3-5 Yes, if you call to intelligence, and to understanding raise your voice; If you seek her like silver, and like hidden treasures search her out: Then will you understand the fear of the LORD; the knowledge of God you will find.

So in order to achieve wisdom, we need to ask God for it, understand and believe that he knows all and earnestly, eagerly seek it and look for it in His written word. For many of us, there is a gap between what we ought to do and what we actually do. It's our choice.True wisdom not only knows what to do but also follows through with the appropriate actions.

St. Teresa of Avila said, "But they are too attached to their honor. They would not want to do anything that was not really acceptable to men as well as to the Lord; These souls, for the most part, grieve over anything said against them. They do not embrace the cross but drag it along, and so it hurts and wearies them and breaks them to pieces. However, if the cross is loved, it is easy to bear; this is certain."