DAILY HOMILIES #cry out with joy to God

Today’s First Reading teaches us that God can bring good out of even the most painful circumstances. Saul’s persecution pushed the church out of its comfort zone, leading to the discovery of many believers’ talents and gifts. Like food that has to be cooked before its nutritional value comes out, hardship cooks us. It transforms us, making us stronger, more resilient. One shining example is Philip, who was forced to go to Samaria. Philip converted multitudes, and God used him to work great signs and wonders.