11/24/25: What Are We Fighting For?

Monday Mass. 11.24.25.

In today’s homily, we reflect on a powerful question: What are we fighting for? As we honor the 117 Vietnamese martyrs — and the hundreds of thousands who gave their lives over centuries — we see that true strength is found in quiet, hidden faithfulness. Like Daniel and his companions, who remained faithful even in a foreign land, we too are called to stand firm in the small choices no one sees. As we enter Advent, we remember that Jesus has already won the victory. Now our fight is simply to stay faithful to Him with courage, joy, and trust.