God Walks with You

God Walks with You

In this Sunday Mass homily at Saint Michael in Kalibo, Bishop Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us of a powerful truth: God walks with you, the heart of today’s Gospel. At times, we miss what God asks of us because we choose a different direction. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we sometimes walk away from where God calls us to be. However, even when we take the wrong path, the Lord still comes near and walks with you. He meets us where we are, embracing us with all our flaws and struggles. God loves us as we are, yet He also invites us to grow. He never leaves us; instead, He stays beside us and gently transforms us through His grace. Moreover, Bishop Peñalosa emphasized the importance of attending church every Sunday. Knowing God through His Word is essential, but it is not enough. We encounter His love and mercy most deeply in the Holy Eucharist. In the Gospel, Jesus revealed Himself when He broke the bread before the disciples. In the same way, although we do not see Him physically, we meet Him in Holy Communion and come to recognize His presence in our lives. Finally, he encouraged us to take part in the mission as a way of living out God’s love. Walk with those who cannot come to church. Listen to their struggles and share in their journey. In doing so, they will experience Jesus through you—just as the disciples encountered Him on the road. Indeed, wherever we go, God walks with you, calling us to walk with others as well. Third Sunday of Easter- April 19, 2026 First Proclamation: Acts 2:29-36 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116 Second Proclamation: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Gospel Proclamation: Luke 24:13-35 https://www.saintmichaelkalibo.com/sermons/god-walks-with-you/?feed_id=817&_unique_id=69e4573f2d9d5