July 23, 2017: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We struggle in this world because of the presence of evil, which touches our hearts and is all around, much as Satan sowed weeds in the midst of the wheat.  Yet we have the great assurance that God is working in our favor, making His goodness known to us, even giving us the chance to repent of our sins and live righteously for Him.  So we continue the struggle, as the Holy Spirit within us intercedes for us with great groaning as we seek for our faith in us lowly ones to become mighty because our God is Mighty, and comes to our aid.  He furthermore encourages us to show kindness in the midst of a broken world, becoming a great influence, as we shine for our God, awaiting the fullness of His Kingdom one day, when evil will be vanquished, and righteousness shall reign.