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Gospel Reading for October 29, 2026 – Luke 13: 31-35
FEAR
Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my purpose. Yet I must continue on my way today, tomorrow, and the following day, for it is impossible that a prophet should die outside of Jerusalem.’ “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I yearned to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were unwilling! Behold, your house will be abandoned. But I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
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The attitude of the Pharisees is precisely the attitude that allows evil to triumph over good. The evil one always sows FEAR in our hearts to weaken our resolve to follow Jesus. If we allow our fears to overcome us when doing good, we allow evil to proliferate and destroy humanity, including our earthly home.
This is why Christianity is needed more than ever, especially in these very troubled times. If only we would follow the teachings of Christ, there would be much hope for a better future.
Lord Jesus, may your Spirit continue to strengthen and inspire us to follow you wherever you go. Amen.
