The Authority of Jesus and His Church

In this timely homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on how the scribes questioned Jesus’ authority when He forgave the paralytic’s sins before healing him. Jesus proves His divine authority by both forgiving sins and commanding the man to walk.Fr. Miguel reminds us that the same authority Jesus received from the Father has been handed on to His Church — especially to the Pope, the successor of St. Peter. Obedience to the Church is not optional; it is how we remain united to Christ. He connects this to St. Francis, whose entire Rule begins and ends with obedience to the Lord, the Gospel, and the Church.A clear and challenging call: Where is our submission? Are we truly living under the authority Christ has given to His Church?