{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Homilies from the National Shrine","title":"Rejection Reveals the Wounds We Hide | Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC | 7-31-26","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d9af4307\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":991,"description":"In this inspiring reflection, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reminds us that rejection is a part of every human life. We may reject ourselves, reject others, or experience rejection from those around us. Beneath these experiences often lie emotional wounds that God invites us to acknowledge and heal.\nThe homily challenges us to consider how the fear of rejection can keep us from embracing the truth. While the truth can be difficult and even offensive to those who resist it, Christ calls us to live in the truth with courage, humility, and love.\nFr. Anthony also emphasizes the importance of repentance. When we sincerely repent of our sins and receive God's mercy in this life, we can face God's judgment with hope, trusting in His forgiveness and infinite love.\nMay this reflection encourage you to embrace the truth, trust in God's mercy, and never allow the fear of rejection to keep you from following Christ.\n\"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.\" – John 8:32","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RyS-C2ZLvo8KH5NqfI6NL8IYJ95DYB9GdIPXRzHWFC4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MzgyLzE2Mjc2/NTE3MjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}