Jesus Sees You: The Courage to Live an Authentic Faith – Aug 24 – Homily – Fr Isidore

 

Fr. Isisdore M. Cipres gives the homily for the Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle (Aug 24, 2026), reflecting on Jesus’ profound knowledge of Nathanael under the fig tree, and reminding us that Christ sees our secret struggles, accepts our honest doubts, and calls us to a deeper, authentic faith.

Highlighting St. Bartholomew's ultimate sacrifice, Father challenges believers to move beyond passive Christianity by courageously living out and transmitting the Gospel within their daily lives.

Scriptural, Catechetical, and Magisterial resources
John 1:47 – Jesus knows Nathanael's heart and thoughts – https://airmaria.com/go/Pzwi8q
CCC 1618 – Following Christ requires commitment and sacrifice – https://airmaria.com/go/P6gJMU
Matthew 16:24 – Deny self, take up your cross – https://airmaria.com/go/DeN3dq
CCC 211 – God is merciful and full of compassion – https://airmaria.com/go/6iE5u3
CCC 2044 – Witnessing Christ through our daily lives – https://airmaria.com/go/gBcVWe
Pope John Paul II 1870 – God knows and calls each person before birth to prophecy – https://airmaria.com/go/Tr7htn
Pope John Paul II 1878 – God knows and calls each person before birth to prophecy – https://airmaria.com/go/ystFDh
Holy See 2012 – God is within us yet we seek Him externally – https://airmaria.com/go/HrqTMX
Pope Francis 2018 – Synod helps youth discern their call to life and love – https://airmaria.com/go/4uNCjD
Pope Francis – God challenges us to grow by making room for Him – https://airmaria.com/go/muRkeE

Index
00:00 - The Feast of Saint Bartholomew and Nathanael's Encounter
01:19 - "Come and See": Jesus Meets Sincerity
02:21 - Jesus Sees You: The Profound Knowledge of God
04:53 - Jesus Sees You with Mercy
04:57 - The Call to Discipleship and Sacrifice
07:09 - Our Daily Mission Field: Living the Gospel
09:16 - Passing on the Faith to the Next Generation
10:17 - Mary, Queen of Apostles: Transformation and Intercession
11:05 - Prayers for Apostolic Virtues and Perseverance

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Bartholomew the Apostle - Feast - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=390
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/082426.cfm
1st: Revelation 21:9-14 - New Jerusalem
Resp: Psalms 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 - Greatness and Goodness of God
Gsp: John 1:45-51 - The Calling of Nathanael

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1142

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9upDTFcu5KI