Bishop Benedict, at the consecration of the painting of the church in Recea: Joy comes from the work you dotranslated

Bishop Benedict of Sălaj consecrated the painting of the Recea Parish church in Sălaj county on Sunday. "Joy actually comes from the work you do, from the activity you undertake, from the decision to do things," His Eminence said.

Starting from the evangelical story of the Parable of the Sower, the hierarch emphasized the need for commitment in the spiritual life: "Many times we choose not to start the journey out of fear, of not doing well, of being judged, out of the need to be responsible."

"This fear, in matters of faith, is very harmful, because it does not let us follow in the footsteps of the Lord."

In this sense, the Bishop of Sălaj urged to follow God's word: "If you want to follow in the Lord's footsteps, you need to consider the Gospel as part of your life."

"To be here and now" The Most Reverend Father Benedict warned about the mind's entanglement in the relationship with God and fellow human beings: "We come to meet the most important person in our life, Christ. But our mind can be in ten places at least."

"And if it is the scattering of the mind, we no longer have the sense of presence, that is, to be here and now. The joy of meeting...