Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP points out that we are to expect suffering as part of our Christian journey, but that this is Good News, because the suffering will lead us to new life, both here on earth and in heaven.
Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP, in response to Jesus' question "is it lawful to do good on the sabbath" asks us to consider if we are sometimes not doing the good we should with the gifts God gave us.
Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP, recalling the witness of St. Anthony of the Desert, reminds us that sometimes, you have to search for God, but if you do, you will find him, even in the desert.
Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP, recalling the virginal birth of Jesus, reminds us that often God's plans for us can be shocking, yet we need to accept them and be faithful to God.
Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP relates the story of St. Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, who successfully prayed for the conversion of her husband, and can intercede in the conversion of your loved ones as well.
