We explore Epiphany as revelation that demands a response, contrasting the Magi’s costly desire with Herod’s fearful refusal. The call is to move under partial light, surrender control, and take concrete steps that reorder life around Christ. • Epiphany as revelation that forces decision • The Magi’s desire, risk, and costly gifts • Herod’s proximity without movement and love of control • Knowing about Christ versus kneeling before Christ • Fear disguised as prudence and delay as resistance ...
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We explore Epiphany as revelation that demands a response, contrasting the Magi’s costly desire with Herod’s fearful refusal. The call is to move under partial light, surrender control, and take concrete steps that reorder life around Christ. • Epiphany as revelation that forces decision • The Magi’s desire, risk, and costly gifts • Herod’s proximity without movement and love of control • Knowing about Christ versus kneeling before Christ • Fear disguised as prudence and delay as resistance ...
Episode 021 - Homily | Endurance And Courage Over Comfort (November 16, 2025)
Heart of the Homily
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Episode 021 - Homily | Endurance And Courage Over Comfort (November 16, 2025)
We explore why the church ends the year with hard words about judgment and hope, and how perseverance anchors us when faith costs something. From the martyrs of Nagasaki to the quiet tests at work and home, we ask whether we truly believe Christ’s promise. • apocalyptic readings as a call to faithfulness • Jesus’ warning about persecution and the promise of perseverance • the courage and joy of the twenty-six martyrs of Nagasaki • hidden Christians in Japan keeping the faith without priests ...
Heart of the Homily
We explore Epiphany as revelation that demands a response, contrasting the Magi’s costly desire with Herod’s fearful refusal. The call is to move under partial light, surrender control, and take concrete steps that reorder life around Christ. • Epiphany as revelation that forces decision • The Magi’s desire, risk, and costly gifts • Herod’s proximity without movement and love of control • Knowing about Christ versus kneeling before Christ • Fear disguised as prudence and delay as resistance ...
