Father Samuel's Pod

17Aug25 (25cO20). We are reminded that Jesus did not come to bring a false peace, but a fire that purifies our lives. Failures, trials, and losses are not signs of God’s absence, but opportunities for Him to clear away what holds us back and make room for new growth. Just as seeds need fire to germinate, so too do our struggles prepare us for deeper faith. By keeping our eyes fixed on Christ through prayer, the sacraments, and perseverance, we learn that God is always at work—even in failure—bringing us to life with Him.