HOMILY FOR SATURDAY THE TWENTY SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR 1

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ย COLOSSIANS 1:21-23; PSALM 54; LUKE 6:1-5

Paul cries out: โ€œRemain stable and steadfast in the faith!โ€(Col. 1:23). This warning is urgent today, when Christians are being tossed about by every new โ€œprophecy,โ€ trending โ€œrevelation,โ€ and feel-good gospel. Beloved, not every voice that shouts โ€œThus says the Lord!โ€ is from God. Many of these so-called messages are nothing more than manipulations dressed in holy language.

Do not let your faith be shaken by exaggerated testimonies or sensational preaching. Jesus Himself exposed the Pharisees for turning Godโ€™s law into a burden. He reminds us that He is Lord of the Sabbath, and that love, not legalism, is the heart of the Gospel. True faith is not about running after new voices, but about standing firm on the eternal Word already given.

Stay rooted. Stay steady. Do not trade ancient truth for modern hype. A wavering faith is a wasted faith. But an unwavering faith will outlast lies, false prophets, and passing trends.

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, strip away every false prophecy and silence deceptive voices around me. Strengthen me to remain steadfast in the faith and to walk in Your truth with courage. Amen.

Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai

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