Father Anthony reflects on the urgency and tenderness of John 7:37–39, set on the final and greatest day of the feast, when Jesus suddenly cries out above the noise of ritual and crowds: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” It is a startling invitation—not to effort, observance, or mastery, but to thirst itself—as if longing were the doorway God has been waiting to open.

Father Anthony uses the story of Abraham as an example of how God always brings about a greater good from our sacrifices to Him.

Father Anthony reflects on the annunciation of St. Joseph as an example to trust God in the midst of life’s doubts.