Daily Inspiration

“Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are–the Holy One of God!” Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet!  Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.” -Mark 1:21-28
 
The enemy prowls about the earth, seeking the ruin of souls. While true, take solace in knowing that every strike of the enemy is allowed by God for our greater good and to lead us closer to Him. On our own, we are no match against the cunning attacks of evil, yet we are never alone. Perhaps these attacks are allowed to help us remember to call upon the Most Holy Trinity, who is with us always.
 
Praise the Lord, with the utterance of the Holy Name of Jesus; every knee shall bend and submit to the power and authority of God. When we speak the name of Jesus, we profess, “God saves.” The enemy runs from the truth; there is no more straightforward truth than Christ Jesus.
 
Saint Felix of Nola, pray for us.
 
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Jesus, I trust in you.