Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP notes how Paul is constantly adapting his preaching as he goes out to different places, and asks us to think if we are adapting our own message to the people we are trying to reach, so that our own preaching can be more effective.
Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP reminds us that our faith in the Resurrection of Jesus rests not on our own experience, but on the testimony of 2000 years of others,
Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP challenges us to turn to our faith when times are tough, rather than to the next popular fad, and we will find solace that transcends our current struggle, opening us up to hope built for the future.
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.
