NOT PEACE, BUT A SWORD!

 

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NOT PEACE, BUT A SWORD! ✝️

A Powerful New Catholic Rock Song!

What if following Jesus doesn't always make life easier? What if standing for your faith sometimes means standing alone?

In Matthew 10:34, Jesus said something shocking:

“I have come to bring not peace but the sword.”

But Jesus wasn't calling us to violence or hatred. He was reminding us that following Him takes courage, conviction, and sometimes sacrifice.

🎶 My new original rock song, “Not Peace, But a Sword,” brings this powerful Gospel message to life with driving guitars, explosive energy, and lyrics that challenge us to live our faith boldly.

❤️ One of my favorite lines from the song:

“I don't want to win the argument,
If it means I lose your heart.”

Because being a Christian isn't about winning arguments, condemning others, or creating division.

It's about standing for truth without ever abandoning love.

In a world filled with anger, division, and uncertainty, we need Christians who have the courage to stand firm in their faith and the compassion to love those who disagree with them.

🎸 Turn up the volume, listen to the message, and ask yourself:

Am I willing to stand for Christ, even when it's difficult?

🙏 I hope this song inspires you to be courageous in your faith, gentle in your words, and unwavering in your love for Jesus.

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✝️ Faith isn't always the easy road. But it's always worth walking.

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STILL CATHOLIC, STILL BECOMING

 

🎶 STILL CATHOLIC, STILL BECOMING ✝️❤️

A song for a generation trying to balance life, faith, and everything in between.

Your 30s can be complicated. Careers, marriage, raising children, paying bills, chasing dreams, and sometimes wondering if you're becoming the person God created you to be.

And somewhere in the middle of it all, there's your faith.

Maybe you attend Mass every Sunday. Maybe you've drifted away from the Church. Maybe you still believe in God but have more questions than answers.

This song is for you.

Being Catholic doesn't mean having a perfect life. It doesn't mean never questioning, never struggling, or never falling.

It means believing that even in our imperfections, God's grace is still at work.

It means remembering that the Eucharist is still there, God's mercy is still waiting, and no matter how far we've wandered, there's always a way home.

One of my favorite lines from this new song is:

🎵 "I'm not perfect, never claimed to be, but there's grace enough for someone like me."

I wrote "Still Catholic, Still Becoming" as a reminder that faith isn't something we finish learning in childhood. It's a lifelong journey of growing, questioning, falling, getting back up, and discovering just how deeply God loves us.

If you're in your 30s, I hope this song speaks to your heart. And if you're older, perhaps it will remind you of your own journey.

❤️ You don't have to have it all figured out to belong to God.

🎧 Take a few minutes to listen, and please share this with someone who might need to hear it.

Still Catholic. Still Becoming. Still His.

— Deacon Pat Kearns
The Catholic Journey

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“Let the Dead Bury Their Dead”

 

✝️ THINGS JESUS SAID THAT WE STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND

🎙️ Episode 4 — “Let the Dead Bury Their Dead”
The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

📖 Luke 9:59–60

Did Jesus really tell someone not to bury his own father?

At first glance, these words of Jesus seem shocking, even harsh. How could the same Jesus who wept at the tomb of Lazarus tell someone to let the dead bury their dead?

But what if Jesus wasn't really talking about death at all? What if he was teaching us something profound about how we should live?

In this powerful fourth episode of our series, Things Jesus Said That We Still Don't Understand, Deacon Pat Kearns explores one of the most challenging statements in the Gospels.

We'll discover why Jesus calls us to put God first, the spiritual danger of constantly saying "someday," and how easily we can become so busy living our lives that we forget what truly matters.

❤️ Here's the question for today: What is God asking you to do that you've been putting off?

Maybe it's forgiving someone, returning to prayer, reconnecting with your faith, or simply telling someone you love them.

Jesus reminds us that following him isn't something we should postpone until tomorrow.

The time to begin is today.

🙏 Join us for this thought-provoking reflection and discover how these difficult words of Jesus can awaken us to a more meaningful, purposeful, and faith-filled life.

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❤️ MERCY STILL CALLS MY NAME ❤️

 

❤️ MERCY STILL CALLS MY NAME ❤️

A Song About God's Unending Love and Forgiveness

Have you ever looked back at your life and wondered if you've made too many mistakes for God to forgive?

Have you ever carried guilt so heavy that you began to believe you were beyond His mercy?

I think we've all experienced moments when our past seems bigger than our hope.

But here's something I want you to remember today:

Your mistakes do not have to define your future. And your sins are never greater than God's mercy.

I wrote this song, “Mercy Still Calls My Name,” as a companion to Episode 3 of our series, Things Jesus Said That We Still Don't Understand, where we explore the meaning of the unforgivable sin.

The message is simple but powerful.

God never runs out of mercy. He continues inviting us to repent, return to Him, and receive His forgiveness.

No matter how far you've wandered, you can turn toward Him.

🎶 “No night too dark, no road too long, Your love is calling me back home.”

If you're carrying regret, shame, or something from your past that you've struggled to surrender, I hope this song reminds you that God has not stopped calling you.

His mercy still calls your name.

Take a few minutes to listen. And if you know someone who needs a little hope today, please share this song with them.

With prayers and blessings,

Deacon Pat Kearns
The Catholic Journey

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WHAT IS THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN?

 

WHAT IS THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN? — CAN GOD REALLY REFUSE TO FORGIVE?

Things Jesus Said That We Still Don't Understand — Episode 3

Jesus taught us that God's mercy is infinite. But in Mark 3:29, He warned that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is an eternal sin.

What did He mean?

Can someone commit a sin that God will never forgive? Could we commit it without realizing it? And what happens when someone believes their past is simply too terrible for God's mercy?

In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore one of the most misunderstood teachings of Jesus and discover what the Catholic Church teaches about repentance, forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit.

❤️ The message: God's mercy has no limits, but we must be willing to receive it.

If you've ever struggled with guilt, regret, or fear that God could never forgive you, this episode is for you.

Question: Have you ever struggled to accept God's forgiveness?

Join us as we continue exploring the difficult and surprising words of Jesus.

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WHY DID JESUS SAY THE RICH MAY NOT ENTER HEAVEN?

 

WHY DID JESUS SAY THE RICH MAY NOT ENTER HEAVEN?

Things Jesus Said That We Still Don't Understand — Episode 2

Did Jesus really teach that wealthy people cannot enter heaven?

In Matthew 19, Jesus tells His disciples that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God.

But what did He really mean?

Is having money sinful? Does God expect us to give away everything we own? And how much is too much?

In today's episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the encounter between Jesus and the rich young man, the dangers of becoming attached to possessions, and what the Catholic Church teaches about wealth, generosity, and eternal life.

❤️ Something to think about: The problem isn't simply possessing money. The problem begins when money possesses us.

Join us as we discover how to live with greater generosity, gratitude, and trust in God.

Question: Do you think wealth makes it harder to follow Jesus? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Did Jesus REALLY Tell Us to Hate Our Families?

 

Did Jesus REALLY Tell Us to Hate Our Families? | The Catholic Journey

Did Jesus really command us to hate our parents, spouses, and children?

In Luke 14:26, Jesus makes one of the most shocking statements in the Gospels. But what did He actually mean?

Welcome to Episode 1 of our new series, Things Jesus Said That We Still Don't Understand, with Deacon Pat Kearns.

Together, we'll explore the historical context, Catholic teaching, and deeper spiritual meaning behind these challenging words.

Discover why putting God first doesn't mean loving your family less. It means learning to love them more deeply.

❤️ Question for you: What teaching of Jesus have you always struggled to understand? Share it in the comments!

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