Father Sean's Weekly Message
December 07, 2025
"John's preaching of repentance is not just a fire-and-brimstone ultimatum frightening us into obedience, He preaches to prepare us to recognize the One who heals and perfects our own humanity. 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.' And 'the Kingdom of God means Christ himself' (CCC 2816), Thus, John preaches that 'we might have hope' in the One who will come 'with the Holy Spirit and fire,' who will tame what is savage in wild beasts, who will put a halt to harm and ruin, who will decide aright for the land's afflicted. With the sure hope of all this, there is nothing more reasonable than repentance—that is, changing in us whatever keeps us from saying yes to the love of God." (Magnificat December 2025, pg. 98)
- Continued on the Pastor's Corner