Father Anthony Ho is the pastor of Canadian Martyrs Parish in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
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
Acts 20 finds Paul on the move, setting his face toward Jerusalem, fully aware that suffering and arrest await him there. What strikes us first, though, is not his destination … Continued
Acts 19 tells three stories about Paul’s time in Ephesus: he meets believers who have not yet received the Holy Spirit, he faces false spiritual power in the city, and … Continued
After a discouraging reception in Athens, and likely running low on funds, Paul arrived in Corinth weary in Acts 18. He later described his own state of mind in that … Continued