Blessed are Those Who Hhunger and Thirst for Righteousness, for they will be satisfied
CourageIn today's gospel passage, Jesus proclaims, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house."
How sad it must have been for Him to be rejected by His own people.
Today's Gift of the Holy Spirit is Courage, or Fortitude. The definition of courage is "firm resolution to pursue holiness despite obstacles."
Jesus had great courage to pursue the conversion, repentance, and holiness of All those He encountered, despite the rejection and lack of faith He came into contact with daily.
Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner.