Good morning good people, May the Lord give you peace, health, and happiness. It is 25th October 2025. We reflect on Romans 8:1–11 and Luke 13:1–9.
There is no expiry date for conversion. We are created to live a life of continual conversion.
Today we celebrate the memorial of St. Anthony Mary Claret, who taught us: “The man who burns with the fire of divine love is a son of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Wherever he goes, he enkindles that flame; nothing deters him; he rejoices in poverty, labors strenuously, welcomes hardships, laughs off slanders, and rejoices in suffering.”
God does not treat us according to our sins. In the same way, God does not reward someone merely for being good. It is God’s goodness and faithfulness that lead and inspire us to become the best version of ourselves. God’s patience must never be mistaken for approval of our sinful or selfish living. Rather, His patience is immeasurable, allowing us time to come to our senses and return to Him. God’s patience is not His weakness — it is our strength, giving us the grace not to delay or deny doing good.
Evil and sin will never prosper at any level. God’s unchanging love, patience, and constant care bring blessings into our lives throughout our journey.
God is still patient with us, waiting for us to bear fruit. He desires that we bear fruit in our lives. We must not judge others simply because we do not yet see the fruits we desire in their lives. Instead, we must give them time and opportunities to bear fruit.
Conversion — turning back to God and changing our lives — is not limited to a particular liturgical season. It is offered to us every day. We must let go of sinful attachments that sustain our roots but prevent us from bearing fruit. God gives us far more than we deserve — not just one more chance to change, but countless opportunities to begin again.
“Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.” (Romans 8:1)
Our lives often oscillate between the flesh and the Spirit. We are never permanently fixed in one or the other.
“For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still, I find none.” (Luke 13:7)
Examining our lives helps us grow toward the full stature of spiritual maturity — not by condemning or criticizing ourselves daily, but by being creative, energetic, willing, and optimistic in doing good. Let us spend more time seeking opportunities to do good rather than being pessimistic about our failures and fallenness.
God is not satisfied with our past glories or future ambitions, but with our grateful living in the present. May we truly bear fruit by pruning and even plucking away the unwanted growths in our lives. May our Blessed Mother Mary intercede for us. God bless you.