Radio Maria England WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Dodgy Housebuilding
Dec 4, 2025
Fr Toby takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey through the foundations of life, using Coober Pedy's underground homes as a metaphor for building on sand versus rock. He explores what truly shapes our lives, emphasizing Jesus' vision of discipleship. The discussion highlights the balance of faith and works, urging a lived response to faith through action. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own foundations of prayer and mercy, distinguishing between mere goodness and true holiness.
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Faith Must Be Founded On Action
- Jesus contrasts those who say "Lord, Lord" with those who do God's will, likening obedience to building on rock.
- The faithful who act on Jesus' words withstand life's storms, while mere words leave one vulnerable.
Coober Pedy Underground Homes
- Fr Toby recalls visiting Coober Pedy, an Australian town where people built underground homes to escape heat.
- Some homes were abandoned because slopes into underground entrances flooded during rare rains, like houses built on sand.
Salvation Is Gift And Response
- Fr Toby warns against a cheap, one-time verbal profession of faith that resembles Pelagian self-reliance.
- He presents the Catholic 'both-and': salvation is Christ's gift that requires an active, transforming response.