Letters From Home Saturday in the Week of Christmas - Dr. Shane Owens
Jan 3, 2026
Dive into spiritual childhood as Dr. Shane Owens explores the profound teachings from 1 John and John's Gospel. He highlights the beauty of being called children of God, drawing on St. Josemaria's wisdom about humility and trust in God's mercy. The discussion contrasts childlike resilience with adult discouragement, emphasizing hopeful repentance. Owens connects these insights to the upcoming feast of the Epiphany and reflects on John the Baptist's role in revealing Christ as the Lamb of God. Prepare for a prayerful journey of revelation and renewal!
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Spiritual Childhood And Divine Filiation
- Dr. Shane Owens frames Christian life as spiritual childhood, emphasizing divine filiation from 1 John.
- He contrasts toddler-like quick repentance with brittle spiritual old age to highlight humility and resilience.
Josemaria's Toddler Image
- St. Josemaria's toddler image illustrates spiritual humility: we're like tiny toddlers before God, always falling but quickly returning to play.
- Owens uses this anecdote to show failures should bring sorrow without discouragement, fostering joyful repentance.
Hope Explains John's Tough Language
- Owens reconciles 1 John's strict language about sin by centering the word 'hope' and ongoing purification.
- He argues seeing and knowing Christ progressively purifies us toward the sinless filial likeness of the Son.