Rejoice!

On Gaudete Sunday we recall  the message Jesus sent with John's disciples who were eyewitnesses to his miracles that proved he was indeed the coming one. This also demonstrates to us that the Christian faith is not a leap-of-faith religion, nor is it something unprovable. On the contrary there were many infallible proofs, as St. Luke also says. So good to know as we approach Christmas with its remarkable story of the angels, and as we prepare for the second coming of Christ in glory. Our hope is a confidence based in fact. Let us rejoice, even in the face of life's hardships, such as what confronted John in prison. Sermon for Advent III. The video is here.