Trusting the True Messiah
Trusting the True Messiah
Fr. Anthony reflects on Luke 7:20–23, where John the Baptist’s disciples question if Jesus is the Messiah. Rather than claiming earthly power or political authority, Jesus reveals His identity through acts of mercy and healing, fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy and calling us to embrace Him as the true Savior who brings healing, hope, and new life.
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