I feel trapped by my obligations!

Sep 25, 2026 - 04:00
I feel trapped by my obligations!
I once heard a priest explain in a homily that the First Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3), means that we should not let ourselves become “possessed by our possessions.” That’s an interesting thought, but I find myself possessed by my obligations — tuition and mortgage payments, and lots of bills. Does […]