HOMILIES
Cardinal Stephen Chow San-yan, Bishop of HK and Sunday Morning Choir, St. Peter's, HK
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Paul’s instruction is a reminder that Christ did not save us in order that we may live anyway that we choose. He saved us so that we may live holy lives, and thus to live in a way that is radically different from our lifestyle as unbelievers. He calls us to conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of our calling in Christ. Read more »
When we deliberately choose the wrong way, when we do what we know is wrong, when we do not allow the Spirit to be manifested in our thoughts, words and actions, when we allow any bad feelings, when we harbor any grudges in our hearts, when we suppress the Spirit who wants to express kindness, love and forgiveness the Spirit grieves for us like parents grieve for their wayward children. Read more »
We cannot rid the world of evil because mankind has free will, and many choose to use their free will wrongly. But we all can try and help one another to recognize evil when it appears and then do something about it. Read more »
Today Paul seems to point out to us that our own home is the first and the best place where we can manifest our Christian call to holiness, especially one with married couples in it. I believe it is more difficult to be Christ’s witness among people with whom we have a developed and committed relationship than among strangers and non-believers. Because the pressures and challenges from people close to us, and the familiarity with their weaknesses could make it difficult for us to live our faith. Read more »
As Saint Paul points out in his letter to the Romans, (12:3), “Each of us is given a measure of faith”. So the problem is not that we don’t have faith. It’s just a question of knowing how to use our faith and applying our faith to life’s challenges. Read more »