HOMILY OF THE 7TH MONDAY OF EASTER — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: JESUS OUR HOPE AND STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
Acts 19:1-8; Psalm 67(68):2-7; John 16:29-33
Jesus met the injury of betrayal and disloyalty with supreme love and trust in his disciples. He loved his disciples to the very end even when they left him alone to die on the cross. He knew that the cross would not bring defeat but victory over sin and death. Jesus speaks the same word to us today. “My love for you is unconditional and I will never abandon you”. While we cannot avoid all pain and suffering in this life, Jesus, nonetheless assures us that he will guide us safely through any difficulty or trial we may have to undergo for his sake. Jesus calls each of us to take courage, because he has overcome the world.
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The Holy Spirit gives us a living hope in the power of the resurrection and a confident trust in God ‘s abiding presence. Nothing can overcome this faith and hope in Christ’s victory — no trial, suffering, temptation, or testing. The Holy Spirit gives us the strength and courage we need to overcome adversity and to persevere in faith. Do we believe that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus ( Romans 8:38-39)?
PRAYER: Lord, help us to trust in your saving power, especially when we meet adversities and trials. Give us your peace when we are troubled and let us know the joy of your victory over sin and death. Amen
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