Mark Shea, Words of Encouragement

One Way!

March 31st, 2009 by Mark Shea Print This Article Print This Article ·

Matthew 10:39

He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.

Jesus lost his life for the Father’s sake and found it, three days later.  His happiness is eternal.  Judas refused to lose his life and thought he found it instead in 30 pieces of silver.  His happiness lasted a matter of minutes.  Which course are we choosing today?

Mark Shea is Senior Content Editor for Catholic Exchange and a weekly columnist for the National Catholic Register. You may visit his website at www.mark-shea.com check out his blog, Catholic and Enjoying It!, or purchase his books and tapes here.

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