"Stop Straddling!" - Readings for 6/10/26

About this episode

Sr. Ann reflects on the challenge of choosing between God and worldly ways as illustrated in the story of Elijah.

In today’s First Reading, Elijah appeals to the people – how long will they straddle the issue? How long will they remain undecided between Baal and the true God? He then challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest to see whose god is superior. Do we act like the people in this story? Do we remain straddled between the ways of God and the ways of the World? Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Psalm 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11 Matthew 5:17-19 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
• decision making
• spirituality
• scripture
• God vs. World

Keywords

• Elijah
• Baal
• 1 Kings
• spiritual struggle
• faith
• decision
• God

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Deeper Conversion, Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times, More of the Holy Spirit, Captured By Mercy

Books & works: 1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11, Matthew 5:17-19

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