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Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Homily for November 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Jesus tells us today that by our perseverance, we will save our lives. Jesus’ talk about perseverance reflects the hard reality of life for the Church, especially in the first century. Being witnesses to Jesus and to His values under the harsh rule of imperial Rome meant risking prison and even death. The faith of a believer might be betrayed by one of their own family or by a friend. To be recognized as a Christian could cost a person their life. It was possible to keep secret one’s faith and to live a quiet life, but the danger was always there. The risk of following Jesus was very real, especially in the early days of Christianity.
Our own relationship with Jesus today isn’t meant to be hidden, it should not be a private thing that is of no concern to anyone. If our friendship with Jesus is the most important relationship in our lives, it will affect our other relationships, and guide us in what we say and do. We don’t just keep our faith private but try to live it in a visible way. In today's culture, that is not always an easy thing to do. However, we can trust that God gives us the resources we need to live as Jesus’ disciples and as witnesses to our faith. His abiding presence gives us the motivation to truly live as His followers. +
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