Father Anthony Ho is the pastor of Canadian Martyrs Parish in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
If we neglect our spiritual life and the Word of God, we can grow lukewarm, and our friendship with him can fade.
As those who experienced the Second Vatican Council grow older and pass away, the Pope urges Catholics to learn about it directly rather than rely on hearsay or other people's interpretations.
The work of the Holy Spirit in the world will not end until the last day, when Jesus Christ returns, so the Acts of the Apostles is a continuing story. It is now up to us to continue the proclamation of the Gospel boldly and without hindrance, no matter what obstacles we meet.
God's ways are not our own, and He often works quietly - but regardless, He is still in charge, Father Ho writes.
In Acts 26, Paul stands before the governor Festus and King Agrippa. What begins as a legal defence becomes a testimony of faith and, once again, a proclamation of the … Continued
Paul before Festus is a perfect example of trusting in God and surrendering to His plan, even in the face of chaos or challenges.
In Acts 24, Father Ho shows how Paul is sustained by a clear conscience and hope in the resurrection, relying on that instead of cunning or personal power.
In Acts chapter 23, Paul stands trial before the Sanhedrin. But no scheme, however devised, can obstruct God’s plan for his witness. God had a plan for Paul, and what … Continued
Standing in chains before a hostile crowd in Jerusalem, Paul does something unexpected. He does not defend himself with arguments. He tells a story — his own. Acts 22 records … Continued
As Paul made his way toward Jerusalem, prophets warned him again and again, through the Spirit, of what awaited him: arrest. Yet Paul’s decision to go was itself made under … Continued