Proclaim Gospel Despite Hardships – May 05 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

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Fr Joseph Michael gives the homily at Sacred Heart Chapel, Bloomington, IN, on May 05, 2026, highlighting St. Paul's unwavering zeal after being stoned and left for dead to urge continued joyful proclamation of the Gospel amid trials, while emphasizing Christ's transcendent peace that guards against worldly agitation and the devil's deceptions.


CCC 1816 – Disciples face rejection faithfully – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1816.htm
CCC 849 – Missionary zeal respectful dialogue – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/849.htm
CCC 2304 – Peace requires justice charity – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2304.htm
CCC 395 – Devil liar deceives humanity – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/395.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia – St. Paul biography zeal – http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11567b.htm


00:00 - Introduction
00:09 - The Stoning and Restoration of St. Paul
00:53 - Embracing Hardships for the Kingdom of God
01:58 - Overcoming Fear in Our Witness
02:30 - The Peace of Christ vs. The Peace of the World
03:10 - Resisting the Deceptions of the Enemy


Ave Maria!

Mass: Tuesday 5th Week of Easter - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/050526.cfm
1st: Acts 14:19-28
Resp: Psalms 145:10-11, 12-13, 21
Gsp: John 14:27-31

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1802

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErsIcNCe9oU

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