Fear Not, Trust in Christ’s Victory – Nov 25 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

 

Fr. Joseph Michael gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Nov 25, 2025, where he emphasizes trusting in Christ's victory during the end times and highlights St. Catherine of Alexandria's fearless faith as an example for us.

As the liturgical year ends, Father reminds us that Jesus calls us to trust Him without worry, knowing He has conquered all things and we share in His victory, so we have nothing to fear. He shares the inspiring story of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a royal-born convert who rejected the emperor's marriage proposal to stay true to Christ, converted philosophers and a military leader, miraculously broke her torture wheel, and faced beheading with courage. St. Catherine also guided St. Joan of Arc, advising her to bear the name of Jesus on her banner. Father invites us to pray through St. Catherine for boldness in witnessing our faith fearlessly, just like her.

Catechism of the Catholic Church - Trust in divine providence - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s2c1p4.htm#305
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Christian witness and martyrdom - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s2c2a8.htm#2473
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Vocation to evangelization - http://whttp://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p4.htm#905ww.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/905.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Saints as intercessors - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p5.htm#956
St. Catherine of Alexandria - Franciscan Media saint profile - https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-catherine-of-alexandria/
Luke 12:4 - Do not fear those who kill - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/12?4
John 16:33 - Christ has overcome the world - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/16?33
Matthew 10:28 - Fear God not men - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/10?28

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Catherine of Alexandria - Opt Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=341
Readings: Tuesday 34th Week of Ordinary Time - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/112525.cfm
1st: dan 2:31-45
Resp: dan 3:57-61
Gsp: luk 21:5-11

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