What does the Bible say? We are saved by Grace, but do we also need Faith and Works? Fr. Chris Explains. 

Fr. Gabe Cillo offers a heartfelt reflection on the sacred duty of fathers and elders to lead their families in faith, prayer, and devotion. Drawing from the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31), he reminds us that spiritual poverty — the refusal to listen to God — is more tragic than material lack. “If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead,” says the Lord. When we ignore Scripture, we reject the very voice of God.

Fr. Gabe Cillo reminds us of Jesus’ words: “Unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 18:3). The path to holiness is not about power, recognition, or external perfection, but humility of heart. St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, embraced this Gospel truth in her “Little Way,” choosing hiddenness, trust, and simplicity over greatness in the eyes of the world.