Catholic Answers Focus #534 Good News: God Is Father - Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR
Apr 10, 2024
Father Mark Mary Ames, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal and author, discusses the profound importance of understanding God as Father. He shares insights into developing a personal relationship with God despite societal challenges related to fatherhood. The conversation delves into balancing God's judgment and mercy in evangelization, emphasizing compassion alongside moral truth. Personal stories illuminate the role of father figures and the transformative power of recognizing God's paternal love, fostering deeper spiritual connections within the community.
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Father's Role Often Overlooked
- In modern Christianity, the focus often skews heavily toward Jesus, sidelining emphasis on God the Father.
- The season and liturgy, however, constantly draw attention to the Father through the Son and the Spirit.
Healing Father Wounds Through Faith
- Healing one's image of fatherhood is vital for appreciating God as Father.
- Saints like St. Francis show how difficult earthly father relationships can transform into spiritual healing through God.
St. Francis’s Father Disownment
- St. Francis's public disownment by his father was a painful but transformative moment.
- This suffering helped him embrace God the Father more fully and pursue Christ.