HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST, 4TH THURSDAY OF EASTER YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: STAND UP TO THE DEVIL!
BY: Fr Oselumhense Anetor
1 Pet. 5:5-14; Mark 16:15-20
The devil was not born today. He’s been working to frustrate the work of Christians long before we (of this generation) were born. However, Peter tells us today to wrap ourselves in humility; he encourages us to be calm and alert, in order that our faith may be strong enough to resist the devil. This is because every true disciple limits the influence of the devil in the world.
ALSO RECOMMENDED: HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST, 4TH THURSDAY OF EASTER YEAR B
Friends, Mark who was a cousin of Barnabas, a follower of Paul in his first missionary journey, and later a disciple of Peter, understood first-hand what it meant to proclaim the good news to the world. His Gospel, as received from the teachings of St Peter, was a direct attempt to reveal to the early Roman Christians, that embracing the good news of Jesus the Son of God, was greater than any persecution of the devil. May we be moved by his example to preach the gospel daily not just by talking, but by our way of life.
God bless your day ahead. St Mark, pray for us
FOR A SIMILAR HOMILY, CLICK HERE >>>>>