Imagine you’re stranded on a deserted island, on the brink of despair. You cry out to God for food, water, or a way to escape; instead, He sends you a baby. It’s not the answer you expected, but it brings a new responsibility and purpose—a reason to live! Stories like this challenge our understanding of divine intervention. They twist and turn like a Rube Goldberg machine, leading us down unexpected paths filled with profound wisdom. Much like Jesus' teachings, these ‘sideways stories’ are designed to jolt us from our complacency. Today, Father Ed Foley explores what it truly means when our cries for help are met with a call to purpose. Bonus: Enjoy a beautiful rendition of "Bring Him Home" from Les Misérables after the sermon.