Father Anthony reflects on Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, revealing the depth of God’s love shown not only in miracles and triumphs, but also in trembling and tears. He shows how the Savior who healed the sick and walked on water now falls to His knees beneath the weight of our sin—choosing obedience over escape and love over fear. As Jesus prays “not my will but Yours be done,” we witness a battle no army could fight and no disciple could see: the victory of surrender.

Fr. Andy reads from Luke 14:1, 7-14, the Gospel reading for Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Father Anthony uses the story of the Israelites traveling through the desert to teach us that we can trust in the Lord to overcome our obstacles.