Dear Parishioners,
WORTH FIGHTING FOR
In this week’s gospel, Jesus speaks very frankly to His apostles. He is very clear that they are to boldly proclaim everything He has taught them about the Father. He also tells them that many people will reject them and some may even try to kill them, but despite these possible outcomes, they are to, “Fear No one!”
Knowing that His apostles must be filled with questions and maybe doubts, Jesus goes on to reassure them of the Father’s unfathomable love for them. He poses a thought-provoking analogy. If two sparrows, which are worth only a small coin, have the Father’s undivided attention, how much more are their lives worth to the Father?
This one-to-one relationship between the Father and His children is quite comforting. Understanding that the Father knows each person individually — to the point of knowing every hair on their head — tells us we are truly in His hands!!!
One can imagine that with this kind of support and encouragement, the apostles were fired up and ready to bear witness to the one true God, trusting that the outcome will be worth any suffering they may endure.
As with any good relationship, commitment is needed on both sides, and when that commitment is present, there is no limit to what can be accomplished. God’s everlasting commitment is surely worth fighting for.
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Lito