Trusting Jesus in Life’s Trials – Jan 07 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael
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Fr Joseph Michael gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jan 07, 2026, reflecting on the Gospel's Christmas theme, highlighting Jesus' authority over nature's elements and His presence to help us endure life's storms with trust and courage.
In this homily, Father connects the Christmas story to the Gospel where Jesus walks on water and calms the storm, showing His power as true God and true man. He explains that while we can't avoid trials in life, with Jesus by our side, we can face any storm and come out stronger. Father encourages us to trust in Christ, repeating "Jesus, I trust in You" from the Divine Mercy devotion, and reminds us not to fear because our loving Savior is always with us. He invites us to find joy in the Christmas season by pondering the Christ Child who leads us to eternal life.
Matthew 14:22-33 - Jesus walks on water calming storm - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/14?22
John 6:16-21 - Disciples fear then recognize Christ - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/6?16
CCC 465 - Christ true God and man - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/465.htm
CCC 503 - Jesus shares human trials fully - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/503.htm
CCC 1505 - Christ present in our sufferings - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1505.htm
Divine Mercy - Trust in Jesus devotion - https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Raymond of Pennafort - Opt Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=315
Readings: Wed post Epiphany or Jan 9 - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/010726.cfm
1st: 1jo 4:11-18
Resp: psa 72:1-2, 10, 12-13
Gsp: mar 6:45-52
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1013&r=1324
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