August 25, 2026
St. Louis, St. Joseph Calasanz
Whatever Is True
Let no one deceive you in any way.
2 Thessalonians 2:3

Being a songwriter, something my friends talk about in­creasingly these days is the encroachment of artificial in­telligence (AI) upon our craft. Machines can create beautiful music and lyrics; it’s frightening how good the technology has become. Yet, I find that whenever I listen to a song that has been crafted by AI, something is missing. The same goes for AI artwork, prose or animations. Something happens when the true expression of a human heart is not present.

More and more, in this age of technology, reality is be­coming harder to clarify. Wonderful things have happened through computers and tech, but many other beautiful things have been obstructed or deformed. At the end of the day, what our human hearts need most is one another, relationship and care, human touch, the shared Good News of a loving God—things that no machine could provide. May we all open not our eyes but our hearts to each other and to the true love and hope of Christ.

Show me the truth of your love, O God, as I share it with the world.

- Sarah Hart

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 14-17 ✚ Psalm 96:10-13 ✚ Matthew 23:23-26
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Salina (not in control)
August 25, 2026 at 09:55 AM

Is whatever true? What is the truth? Who is the Truth? *** Not everything we are told is true in Colossians 2:8, “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” *** The truth is there is freedom in believing Jesus and obeying His teaching in John 8:31-32, “Jesus spoke to the Jews who had believed Him. “If you obey My teaching,” He said, “you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free.” *** Jesus...
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Debbie H
August 25, 2026 at 09:31 AM

Excellent, Sarah. Amen!

Holly
August 25, 2026 at 09:30 AM

Amen! Anything I see or hear that's been created by AI lacks humanity and warmth, no matter how attractive it may be.

Gary
August 25, 2026 at 08:30 AM

Amen!

Mike
August 25, 2026 at 08:35 AM

Show me the truth of your love, O God, as I share it with the world. Amen

Stormi
August 25, 2026 at 08:28 AM

Sarah inspring words thank you. AI may have its place at the right time but AI can never give a person a warm hug! You are so right about that. I can't think of anything that can replace the love of God or a warm hug. Larry S. thank you for your extra prayers yesterday, Vicky G. always ,may God and that warm hug be with you. All the LFF, family you are wonderful caring people. Blessings to all the LFF and all with special needs. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a more heavenly...
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Stormi
August 25, 2026 at 08:31 AM

FOR A HOLY HEART Lord grant me a holy heart that is always fine and pure and not frightened at the sight of sin but creates order wherever it goes. Grant me a heart that knows nothing of boredom, weeping and sighing. Let me not be too concerned with the bothersome thing I call “myself.” Lord give me a sense of humor and I will find happiness in life and profit for others

ADV
August 25, 2026 at 08:22 AM

AMEN!

freeter
August 25, 2026 at 08:16 AM

Amen. :)

Marko
August 25, 2026 at 08:14 AM

And remember God governs the people with justice, not equity.

Marko
August 25, 2026 at 08:07 AM

Thank you Sarah for such a timely and beautiful reflection! May God bless you and your family.

Cheryl
August 25, 2026 at 06:30 AM

Amen

Scott
August 25, 2026 at 04:01 AM

Thank you Sarah, I haven’t been as faithful to reading the devotional for a while. I haven’t been oversleeping , praying for my own forgiveness. Human beings who have been deceived, hurt, struggle with telling the truth, need to find the courage to love in a creative ways. To find a source of strength, courage to love, to be affectionate comes by knowing Jesus Christ who I follow every day. In the name of love, truth, the way and saves me to be forgiving. Amen

Patrick
August 25, 2026 at 02:22 AM

Amen, I agree totally it is very difficult to discern what is true or false these days, and good human relationships are what we need. ——— In the Gospel of John, Jesus says: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32), and “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). ——— “Show me the truth of your love, O God, as I share it with the world”. Amen Sarah.

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