In today's Gospel from Matthew 8:28-34, Jesus heals two demoniacs by sending their demons into swine who then hurled themselves into the sea and died. Confronting our own demons often looks this tumultuous, yet if we will allow, God is there to help us through it. What demons do you need to cast out? Can you suffer the tumult and allow God to help?
In today's Gospel, we hear of Jesus who calms the storm when he is in the boat, and asks, "Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?" Do we realize that he is always with us in the boat in whatever storm comes our way? If not, perhaps we can do something as simple as attend Mass more often to wake up to this realization.
Do you ever wish you could just see God to make faith easier? On the Feast of St. Philip and St. James (Saturday, May 3, 2025), Fr. Samuel Hakeem OP reflects on this common desire through the lens of St. Philip's request, "Show us the Father." Discover Jesus' powerful response as he points away from external proof towards the depth of their existing relationship.
Discover the profound wisdom offered by Gamaliel to the Sanhedrin: if this movement is merely human, it will fail like others before (Theudas, Judas the Galilean); but if it is from God, you cannot stop it! Fr. Hakeem highlights how the Church's endurance for over 2,000 years, despite immense challenges, is powerful testimony that our faith is from God.
