This Week
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
12/7/2026
July is the Month of the Most Precious Blood
Sea Sunday
Dear Friends,
“I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us”—Romans 8:18.
Every four years, the World Cup captures the attention of millions. Teams train for years, endure exhausting practices, painful injuries, heart breaking defeats and immense pressure—all for the opportunity to lift one trophy. The sacrifices are real, but when the final whistle blows and the champions celebrate, every hardship seems worthwhile because of the joy of victory.
St Paul reminds us that our Christian journey is much the same. Life is not always easy. We experience illness, disappointment, grief, temptation and uncertainty. At times, it can feel like we are losing the match. Yet Paul reassures us that these present sufferings cannot compare to the glory God has prepared for those who remain faithful.
Unlike the World Cup, where only one team wins and every trophy eventually gathers dust, Christ offers a victory that never fades. Through His death and Resurrection, Jesus has already conquered sin and death. He is our Captain, our Strength and our Hope. When we stay close to Him in prayer, the Eucharist , and lives of charity, we are not striving for a temporary prize but for the eternal crown of Heaven.
So when life becomes difficult, remember that the final whistle has not yet blown. Keep your eyes on Christ, trust His promises and persevere in faith. In the end, victory belongs to Him—and because we belong to Him victory is ours also.
Fr Axcel
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