Friday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time (2)

There is a striking contrast in today’s Gospel. Jesus warns his disciples about hypocrisy and tells them that nothing hidden will remain concealed. He speaks about persecution, suffering and even death. And yet, twice he tells them not to be afraid.

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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

The hardest part of faith is not believing that God exists—but believing that He sees you, remembers you, and still delights in you.

The readings today speak with one voice: Abraham stepping into the unknown, the psalmist rejoicing in …