Such a lovely song on the 'Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help' by Fr Patrick Massang! When the words 'devotion' & 'devotees' are mentioned, I'm reminded of the remarks by many that 'there are many devotees in the Catholic Church but too few disciples!' Difference between devotee & disciple: 1) When devotees pray, they ask God for favours/for what they want; but when disciples pray, they ask God what He (God) wants. 2) Devotees always look for miracles but disciples (of Christ) perform miracles instead. 3) Devotees like to touch objects at holy sites but disciples touch people's lives. In the Bible, Jesus often mentioned the need of more disciples, 'make disciples of all nations' (Matt 28:19) but not so much devotees!
Such a lovely song on the 'Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help' by Fr Patrick Massang! When the words 'devotion' & 'devotees' are mentioned, I'm reminded of the remarks by many that 'there are many devotees in the Catholic Church but too few disciples!' Difference between devotee & disciple: 1) When devotees pray, they ask God for favours/for what they want; but when disciples pray, they ask God what He (God) wants. 2) Devotees always look for miracles but disciples (of Christ) perform miracles instead. 3) Devotees like to touch objects at holy sites but disciples touch people's lives. In the Bible, Jesus often mentioned the need of more disciples, 'make disciples of all nations' (Matt 28:19) but not so much devotees!
Good morning Father Patrick,Nicole and all listening in😄
Thank you Catholic’s at home and Fr Patrick for continuing to inspire us in our Catholic faith🙏
Thank you Fr and Nicole; May the love of our Mother shine on earth