PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “FAITHFULNESS IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION”

WEDNESDAY, November 26, 2025Wednesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Siricius, PopeMemorial of St. Leonard of Porto Maurizio, FranciscanMemorial of St. Sylvester, Abbott, Founder of Silvestrine-BendectinePATHWAYS OF HOPE: “FAITHFULNESS IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION” [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 21 : 12 - 19Jesus said to the crowd:"They will seize and persecute you,they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons,and they will have you led before kings and governorsbecause of my name.It will lead to your giving testimony.Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand,for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speakingthat all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.You will even be handed over by parents,brothers, relatives, and friends,and they will put some of you to death.You will be hated by all because of my name,but not a hair on your head will be destroyed.By your perseverance you will secure your lives."Reflection by Jake Tan : Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel