In the Heart of Jesus
In the Heart of Jesus
Father Anthony reflects on 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 — St. Paul’s comforting reminder that God is the Father of compassion and the source of all encouragement, inviting us to turn toward Him in every trial, sorrow, and moment of suffering, trusting that He draws near to strengthen and console us when we need Him most; yet the comfort we receive from the Lord is never meant for us alone, for God heals and encourages our hearts so that we can carry His compassion into the lives of others, teaching us to recognize our own struggles as opportunities to become instruments of His mercy and to offer the same hope, presence, and encouragement that He has so generously given to us.
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Father Anthony reflects on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, showing how authentic humility draws God’s mercy like a magnet. He reveals how self-righteousness blinds the heart, while honest repentance opens it wide to grace. In this simple but piercing story, we learn that true discipleship begins not with boasting in our virtue, but with trusting in God’s compassion—where the lowly are lifted and sinners go home justified.
Father Anthony reflects on these passages from Matthew as our guide to not get caught up in the anxiety of day-to-day life, but to rely on the providence of God’s mercy.
