For I Am With You: Living the Presence of Christ

For I Am With You: Living the Presence of Christ The Homily tells us of a recent celebration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, . . . . . . where the Shrine hosted a group of children and were inspired by their understanding and expressions of faith . . . especially one boy who insightfully described a shrine as a holy place to encounter God and affirmed Christ’s presence in the Eucharist and the Church. The Homily emphasizes that though Jesus ascended, He remains with us in both joy and suffering. Reflecting on the Gospel, the Church highlights Jesus’ promise that mourning will turn into joy, not be replaced by it, likening this to the pain and joy of childbirth. Drawing from both scripture and personal encounters, including a boy expressing feelings of abandonment during hardship, the message calls Christians to live with the deep conviction that Jesus is truly with us . . . always. Faith is not merely spoken but lived, especially during trials, trusting that God is present and in control. Hear more on how we do this in this Meditation Media. Listen to: For I Am With You: Living the Presence of Christ ----------------------------------------------------------- Quote from the Homily That is the reason why you have to trust God more, and that is the proof that you love God. That even in the challenges in the struggles, there is that conviction that God is with me. God is in control. Many of us may talk about it, but to live. This is not easy. May God help us that we recognize his presence and that we let him lead for He’s in control. ----------------------------------------------------------- Jesus the Consolator: Dutch Painter: Carl Bloch: 1875 ----------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: John 16: 20-23 First Reading: Acts 18: 9-18