Christ at the Center

How can one believe that God is good when there is evil in the world? The Lord Jesus Christ invites us to be able to asnswer this question for ourselves and for others.

Jesus said to His Apostle, "... and whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me" (Matthew 10:38). What is the cross in the Christian life? It includes conversion, circumstances, and conflict. It is also the means by which we will conquer over all of them. Christ gives us the capacity to follow Him within His Church. It is not a vain pursuit. It is the path to victory.

After extending Father’s Day greetings, Father Harris invites worshippers to join him in understanding what it means to have reasonable fear, righteous fear, and a resolute faith. We must imitate the example of courageous Christians across the centuries. When they were confronted to deny the faith, they remained committed despite receiving ridicule, rejection, and retaliation.

In the Gospel Reading, the Lord Jesus appoints His Apostles to act under His authority. Through the preaching of the Gospel in word in action, the Apostles were sent forth to transform persons and communities in the name of Christ. How can persons and parishes become or stay productive in Christ by fulfilling the mssion of Christ and His Church?

Making the Sign of the Cross is not just an action that is done before and after a prayer. Making the Sign of the Cross is a fundamental prayer. We profess the existence of God, who is the source of our lives and invites us into relationship. We profess that through the cross and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, we are being saved. Considering the familiar Scripture verse of John 3:16, how does this fundamental prayer impact our lives?

The conclusion of the Easter Season series, "Bless: Offering our Christian Testimony." As we celebrate Pentecost 2026 AD, there are lessons to learn from the first Christian experience of Pentecost in 33 AD. These lessons will help us to fulfill the mission of Christ and His Church in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Christ commissions His Church to make disciples of all nations. We may have doubts about our abilities. Christ is determined for us to depend upon Him. Prepared by Christ, we are learning from Him. Trusting in the promises of Christ, we are living with Him. Praying with Christ, we strive to love like Him.

 

After extending greetings on Mother's Day, the Easter season homily series focuses on this Gospel Reading verse:  "[Jesus said to his disciples:] 'If you love me, you will keep my commandments'" (John 14:15). Faith in God, hope in God, and love for God are gifts from God. They are exercised with the act of the will with God's help. The Apostles sre being taught by Jesus as He faces His cross.

Having faith in Christ and following Him within His Church does not prevent events that can trouble us. It gives us a perspective to deal with them and overcome them.

Part 3 of the series, "Bless: Our Christian Testimony." There are many voices competing for our attention. In addition to public officials and other public figures, there are social media influencers and content creators. The voice of the Lord Jesus Christ must supersede every other voice and deteermines our viewpoint about life.