DO NOT BE AFRAID TO WITNESS, THE HOLY SPIRIT IS WITH US

St Peteus Claver Bukittinggi, 4 Okt 2026

TODAY’S REFLECTION ON THE WORD OF GOD: DO NOT BE AFRAID TO WITNESS, THE HOLY SPIRIT IS WITH US

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Readings: Ephesians 1:15–23 • Psalm 8 • Luke 12:8–12

Today’s Word of God invites us to courageously live and witness to our faith.

In the Gospel, Jesus says that whoever acknowledges Him before others will also be acknowledged before the angels of God. This reminds us that faith is not only something we keep in our hearts; it should also be seen in our attitudes, words, and actions.

Jesus also knows that witnessing is not always easy. There are times when we fear rejection, misunderstanding, or simply do not know what to say. That is why He gives us a powerful promise: the Holy Spirit will teach us what we should say at the right moment.

In the first reading, Saint Paul prays that the “eyes of our hearts” may be enlightened, so that we may better understand the hope of God’s call and the greatness of His power for those who believe.

Today, we are reminded not to live in fear. We do not walk alone. God gives us strength, wisdom, and guidance through the Holy Spirit.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me the courage to acknowledge and live my faith. Enlighten the eyes of my heart and fill me with the Holy Spirit, so that my words and actions may become a witness to Your love. Amen.

Dr. Manuntun Sitinjak