SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: LIFE IS SHORT—GOD WILL ASK YOU THIS ONE QUESTION | Fr. Dave Concepcion

Life is short, death is certain, and one day every achievement, title, possession, and applause will lose its importance. In this powerful message, Fr. Dave Concepcion reminds us that authentic prayer is not simply knowing how to speak to God—it is developing a living, intimate relationship with Him. Fr. Dave Concepcion teaches that intimacy with God requires vulnerability, silence, listening, Scripture, gratitude, and a prayer life that goes beyond religious routine. Prayer is not a self-centered monologue but a God-centered dialogue, where we learn to rest in His presence and listen for His voice. Through his personal experience of suffering a stroke, Fr. Dave Concepcion explains what it means to surrender control and simply pray, “Stay with me, Lord.” There comes a moment when we realize we were never truly in control, but having God beside us is more than enough. Fr. Dave Concepcion also challenges believers to make prayer visible through the way they live. True intimacy with God leads us to worship God, preach the Gospel, serve the poor, and live in such a way that others can recognize Christ through us. You may be the only Bible someone reads today. At the heart of this message, Fr. Dave Concepcion delivers a sobering reminder: life is short. At the end, God will not ask how much money you accumulated, what titles you earned, or where you traveled. The decisive question is how much love you gave. Live prayerfully, gratefully, humbly, and love deeply while you still have time. #FrDaveConcepcion #LifeIsShort #PrayerLife #IntimacyWithGod #TrustGod #ChristianPrayer #CatholicSermon #FaithInGod #GratefulHeart #JesusChrist