Homily for Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time

In today's Gospel, Jesus speaks to His disciples about His mission as a refining and purifying fire. This refining process is not easy; it requires us to be completely honest with ourselves, to be willing to make necessary changes, and to let go of things that hinder our openness to God's redeeming love. This purification process may even cause tension within our relationships with family and friends.

Let us pray for the strength, courage, and faith to allow ourselves to be transformed by the refining fire of God's love.