Faithful Endings and Divine Will·Oct 29, 2026

Making Friends With The Lord Jesus · Oct 28, 2026 · 12m

I begin by mourning the passing of a dedicated priest, Father John Portavella, and fondly reflect on their past routine of hearing each other's confessions. Moving into scripture, the homily examines the passage from Luke 13, focusing on the Pharisees who warned Jesus about Herod and drawing parallels to Herod the Great's brutal slaughter of the Holy Innocents. Jesus's resolute response to the threats highlights His unwavering mission to fulfill God's ultimate plan, which inevitably included His death and resurrection in Jerusalem. The message acknowledges that humanity often resists God's…