Every disappointment is a blessing if we allow God's will to be done in every situation (HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK OF EASTER MAY 2023
Homily for Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14. In the first reading, the Jews at Antioch in Pisidia rejected God's word preached by Paul and Barnabas. Their rejection yielded great result. The Gentiles heard God's word, "they were glad and glorified the Lord; and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed" (Acts 13:48). When a door of opportunity is closed, let us look for another door that the Lord opens for us. Every disappointment is a blessing if we allow God's will to be done in every situation. "All things work together for good for those who love God" (Rom.8:28). Philip said to Jesus in today's Gospel, "Lord, show us the Father, and we shall be satisfied" (Jon14.8). Jesus answered him, He who has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9). To have seen the Father in our Lord Jesus Christ demands faith. It is faith alone that can make one see the Father in the Son, and that is why Jesus told Phil...