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Every person must have a moral compass, a true north stronger than the pulls of friends, society, and confusing voices that try to set us in the wrong direction. Social pressure can be overwhelming because of the desire to please others, and even when a person is living amongst friends and family, the inner path to personal truth can be a lonely one. When 'everyone else is doing it' -- drinking, smoking, or even simply acting in an inconsiderate fashion, it can be difficult to stand aside and be the one who says 'no -- this is wrong.' The path to one's true self is often not the path to easy social popularity, but my true friends have always respected my convictions and my beliefs.
The terrifying thing about an inner journey is that the final destination is not clear. There is no endpoint on the map, no guarantee that life decisions will work out well and every good life will have a happy ending. Every twist and turn life brings is a continual surprise, and the only guiding constant is our moral star, high above our heads as we thrash through the forest of decision-making.
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It is God alone who knows the purpose of my life, as it was He who created me. Absolute faith in God and surrender to His will, and setting high moral standards for myself so I can meet whatever challenges life brings to me, is essential. Fear is natural, but everyone must face their fears and come to emotionally trust in the goodness of the divine. Like Abraham, like Isaac, I can only bow my head's to God's will when He commands.
I see college as an adventure, as a journey to gain knowledge and to become my true self. I know that LMU is the right place to start my adventure. It will test me intellectually, yet also provide me with support and moral guidance throughout my tenure as a student. LMU will support me on my path of self-discovery, and provide me with gentle nudges to keep me on that path to truth. It will help me learn from my mistakes as well as bolster my strengths. Graduation is not my final destination in life, but LMU is an important place for me to seek shelter, strength, and guidance on the path to becoming who I want to be.
Gospel: John 11: 17-27 1. Contextual information about the community addressed: Historical context: John’s Gospel was addressed to an Ephesian Gentile audience—modern day Turkey. John 11:17-27 describes the meeting between Jesus, Mary and Martha after Lazarus has died. Jesus’ hour is prefigured in this text but the text should be considered in light of the whole, larger passage, which includes the miraculous resurrection of Lazarus (page 681). 2. Significant information: Jesus knows of the death of
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high degree of misinformation I had received from traditional teachings about the church and the beginning of Christianity. Moreover, I was struck by the notion that most other people in the Western world receive this same degree of intentional misinformation, so much so that I have even heard people defend the idea that knowledge of the historical church is irrelevant to modern Christianity. Reading through the class material, I
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