Surrender to God’s Will
First Proclamation: Micah 5:2-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:1-2,14-15,17-18
Second Proclamation: Hebrews 10:5-10
Gospel Proclamation: Luke 1:39-55
Homily by Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa
In his Sunday Mass homily at St. Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us of the importance of surrendering to God’s will. God has abundant blessings in store for us, but in order to receive them, we must first experience a change of heart. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and we must be prepared to face them. This preparation requires us to cultivate faith, hope, joy, and love in our hearts. Changing our hearts is a process that requires discipline and commitment.
To open ourselves to God’s blessings, we must surrender to His will. When we do, He can use even the humblest aspects of our lives to bring about something greater. God has the power to do marvelous things in our lives if we choose to surrender to Him. And after we surrender, it is crucial that we share the love we receive with others.
In the Gospel, we hear that when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby in her womb leaped, and she was filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:41). This is the same effect that occurs when we share God’s love with others. It begins with an act of surrender, a change of heart, and sharing His Word through our actions.
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