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 033 - Homily | Even In Prison, Paul Says Rejoice: Advent (December 14, 2025)
Heart of the Homily
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Episode 033 - Homily | Even In Prison, Paul Says Rejoice: Advent (December 14, 2025)
We reflect on Gaudete Sunday’s call to rejoice now, even when life feels thin and heavy. Paul’s letter from prison shows how Christian joy is presence, not denial, and why Christ’s victory changes how we wait, suffer, and live. • Gaudete Sunday as a command to rejoice now • Paul’s prison context and credibility • Joy defined by Christ’s nearness, not ease • Incarnation, cross and resurrection as decisive events • The worst thing is not the last thing • Sharing in Christ’s victory through bap...
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 ...
