In the parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:28-32), one son said "no" but repented and went; the other said "yes" but never showed up. Which one are we?
After a long night of failure, Jesus tells the fishermen to "go deeper." Their trust leads to an abundance so great it takes an entire community to pull in the nets.
Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" In this inspiring homily, Father Brendan connects Scripture with real-world examples of discipleship, faith in action, and the call to live as authentic witnesses of Christ in our communities.
While many of us may not face direct persecution, he reminds us that countless Christians worldwide—in Nicaragua, Myanmar, Haiti, and beyond—are risking everything to proclaim the Gospel and speak truth to power.