About this episode

Sr. Ann Shields discusses the importance of placing faith in God rather than in nations or people.

In today’s First Reading, the Lord warns of the coming downfall of nations. Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall. Lands and nations come and go. And it’s essential that we are rooted in what is eternal, and place our hope in that source. Don’t put your hope and faith in nations, lands or people. Put your hope and faith in God. Isaiah 7:1-9 Psalm 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8 Matthew 11:20-24 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Sr. Ann Shields

Topics covered

• faith
• God
• spirituality
• hope
• eternity
• scripture

Keywords

• faith
• God
• spirituality
• hope
• scripture
• eternal
• nations

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Deeper Conversion, Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times, More of the Holy Spirit, Captured By Mercy, Isaiah 7:1-9, Psalm 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8, Matthew 11:20-24

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