Reading and meditation on the Word of God on Wednesday of the 22nd week in ordinary time, September 3, 2025, Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Delivered by Bella from the Parish of Kristus Raja in the Diocese of Surabaya, Indonesia. Colossians 1: 1-8; Rs psalm 52: 10.11; Luke 4: 38-44. THE PROCLAMATION OF GOD'S WORD IS UNSTOPPABLE Our meditation today is entitled: The Proclamation ofGod's Word is Unstoppable. There is a group of young people using social mediato proclaim the word of God and the presence of God's glory. In the midst of atide of entertainment content that often takes people away from the faith, theyboldly create short videos, Scripture reflections, or simple prayers that areshared daily. Despite the cynical comments or sneers, they don'tstop. It is precisely with perseverance and creativity that the preaching ofthe gospel reaches thousands of people who may never have been present inchurch. Obstacles in the form of scorn are turned into opportunities to furtherstrengthen their testimonies. This example of proclamation of God’s word activityshows that obstacles are always present, whether in the form of limited means,rejection, or temptation to stop. But with faith, creativity, and spiritualdiscipline, the gospel finds its way. No one can stop God's word when there isa burning heart to proclaim it. Jesus himself shows us that evangelization is acalling that should not be limited by place, time, or personal comfort. Whenthe local people wanted to hold Him back, He gently refused and insisted thatHe should also go to other places. Because the proclamation of the Kingdom isnot only for a few people, but for all humans. The word of God is the news ofsalvation that must be constantly moving, not to be limited by human desires orobstacles. In our lives, there are often many obstacles that tryto stop the preaching of the gospel: fear, lack of courage, limited means, oreven rejection from others. However, Jesus' spirit affirmed that the gospelshould not be confined by such obstacles. Precisely behind every challenge, Godgives us a new way to keep witnessing. Obstacles are not excuses to stop, butrather opportunities to find creative and faith-filled ways to share His truth. Ways to overcome obstacles to preaching includebuilding strong faith through prayer, so that our hearts are not easily afraidto face rejection. In addition, the preacher must live the word of God first indaily life, so that the testimony of life becomes a gospel that is open to manypeople. Technology can also be an effective means whereby preaching can reacheven distant souls. Thus, the Gospel can continue to spread indefinitely. Let us pray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus,strengthen our faith and spirit of life as Your followers, so that we mayalways be diligent and proclaim the presence of the Kingdom of God in thisworld. Hail Mary full of grace... In the name of the Father ...