Sunday, June 29, 2025 – The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Apostles
Welcome to mid-year 2025, how quickly it has gone by. It does not seem long ago that I brought in the new year at midnight on January 1 and awakened to the New Orleans shootings. Then in January we all witnessed the wildfires which ravaged southern California. And as this year progressed, our world continued to have tragedy and contentious matters. Based on your point of view, it has been a draining year as we arrive at this midway point.
In light to all we have experienced so far in 2025, many of us may be crying out in that Advent phrase “Come Lord Jesus come!” Come and free us from this mess. Our desire for instant answers begs for this plea. But it might not be in “God’s time.” We are asked to live in hope and confident expectation of God’s work and our need to assist God’s plan for a better world. Let us draw hope and inspiration in these words of Scripture:
Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord
your labor is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12)
…steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds
of suffering. (1 Peter 5:9)
Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23)
You may have your own Scripture verse(s) where you draw your strength from.
Believe it or not, God is constantly working in our world and touching hearts. We pray that our hearts and those hearts around us will respond to promote the Good News in all the power of its word and spirit. We must live with the conviction that God will provide and satisfy us and our world. Now, that may not be exactly in line with our expectations, but we believe all will be made well.
So always remember, keep the faith!!!