PERSECUTED BUT NOT ABANDONED

Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter Year C Jn 15:26-16:4a Persecution is the path of those who follow the Lord. In today’s gospel Jesus warns us that we will be persecuted for our testimony. There will always be opposition, struggles and danger in our lives but today’s gospel reading is very comforting. Despite of the challenges Jesus reassures us of the Holy Spirit. He will not leave us alone. “I have said these things to keep you from stumbling.” The Holy Spirit is the one who will comforts us in our affliction. The Spirit possess the truth about Jesus and we are called to testify to the truth. The most powerful testimony is a Godly life. Friends, we will suffer a lot but remain strong. Persecution is an opportunity to hope and trust in the Lord. This pandemic is a modern persecution. These times are hard but it’s only passing. Be strong because things will get better. It would be stormy now but I firmly believe it won’t be stormy forever. I know persecution is not fun but it will purify us. Friends, be strong like wall because strong walls shakes but never collapse. The Holy Spirit is at work with us, empowering us to witness to Jesus. We had an advocate. God promises to make something good out of the storms that bring devastation to our life. “I have said these things to you to keep you from stumbling.” God sends storm to show He is the only shelter. Challenge: With Christ darkness cannot succeed. Be strong and don’t give up. Stay strong, stronger than yesterday. Blessings Fr. Jhack