Returning love for love promises life full of challenges, adventure

Father Jarrod Lies shared reflections on the dangers of mediocrity and the necessity of hope despite life's difficulties. Writing for the Diocese of Wichita, Lies expressed a fear of settling for a life that is merely good enough when faced with internal weaknesses, external threats, or unexpected disappointments.

Lies used the biblical prophet Jeremiah to illustrate the feeling of being betrayed by God while attempting to follow His will. He noted that although Jeremiah was tasked with preaching justice and calling society to care for others, the prophet faced mockery, rejection, and ridicule. Lies suggested that even when it feels as though hope has failed, living without it is not a viable path.