Salvation: A Change of Life
In his Sunday Mass Homily at Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us that salvation is a change of life. Jesus came not only to save us but to build a lasting relationship with each of us. Through His salvation, our lives are transformed, allowing us to taste the goodness of heaven even here on earth.
For any relationship to grow, it must be rooted in commitment rather than emotion. Commitment means offering ourselves freely to God. When we truly love Jesus, we go beyond comfort and convenience because our relationship with Him moves us to deeper faith and action. Genuine love involves sacrifice—laying down our own desires and even our relationships for the sake of Christ.
Therefore, we must constantly evaluate our relationship with Jesus. Do we treat Him as a friend we only call in need, or as the center of our lives? Our friendship with Him prepares us for heaven because salvation naturally bears fruit in a changed life. Jesus has already saved us; now He desires to dwell in us. When we allow His love to remain in our hearts, our lives reflect His grace and truth.
Indeed, Salvation: A Change of Life reminds us that to be saved is not just to be forgiven—it is to be transformed.
31st Sunday of Ordinary Time- November 2, 2025
Theme: “Go & Proclaim: We had been commissioned, empowered and authorized to go to mission”
First Proclamation: Isaiah 1:10-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119
Second Proclamation: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12
Gospel Proclamation: Luke 19:1-10
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