September 02, 2025 Tuesday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11; Luke 4:31-37
The central theme of Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians is the Parousia, the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Paul reminds the believers that the “Day of the Lord” will come suddenly, like a thief in the night. Yet this is not a message of fear, but of hope. The Christians in Thessalonica are “children of light and of the day,” called to live with readiness and integrity. There is no place for complacency or procrastination. They are to remain awake and sober, ever mindful that they are destined not for wrath but for salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. In such a vision, Christian life becomes outward-looking: one of mutual encouragement, building up one another, and living as a community of faith rather than in self-centered isolation.
Today’s Gospel shows this faith in action. After facing rejection in Nazareth, Jesus arrives at Capernaum and teaches in the synagogue on the Sabbath. His very presence exposes darkness; a man possessed by an unclean spirit cries out in protest, recognizing Him as “the Holy One of God.” With divine authority, Jesus rebukes the demon and frees the man. The people are astonished at His power, and the word spread quickly throughout the region.
Yet admiration does not necessarily lead to faith. The crowd’s amazement, while genuine, does not translate into trust or discipleship. Here lies a challenge for us: Do we merely admire Christ from a distance, or do we truly believe and follow Him? Genuine faith calls us beyond passive appreciation to active transformation.
Paul’s exhortation and Jesus’ authority together remind us that Christian life is not about idle waiting or superficial admiration. It is a vigilant, committed journey, living as children of the light, encouraging one another, and placing our full trust in the One who saves.
Call to Action: It is good to admire and encourage the shepherds of our churches. But what is even more important is to deepen our faith in God.
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