Fr Joseph Michael gives the homily at Sacred Heart Chapel, Bloomington, IN, on May 05, 2026, highlighting St. Paul's unwavering zeal after being stoned and left for dead to urge continued joyful proclamation of the Gospel amid trials, while emphasizing Christ's transcendent peace that guards against worldly agitation and the devil's deceptions. CCC 1816 – Disciples face rejection faithfully – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1816.htm CCC 849 – Missionary zeal respectful dialogue – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/849.htm CCC 2304 – Peace requires justice charity – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2304.htm CCC 395 – Devil liar deceives humanity – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/395.htm Catholic Encyclopedia – St. Paul biography zeal – http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11567b.htm 00:00 - Introduction 00:09 - The Stoning and Restoration of St. Paul 00:53 - Embracing Hardships for the Kingdom of God 01:58 - Overcoming Fear in Our Witness 02:30 - The Peace of Christ vs. The Peace of the World 03:10 - Resisting the Deceptions of the Enemy Ave Maria! Mass: Tuesday 5th Week of Easter - Wkdy Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/050526.cfm 1st: Acts 14:19-28 Resp: Psalms 145:10-11, 12-13, 21 Gsp: John 14:27-31 More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1802 By the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate http://marymediatrix.com To Subscribe to this channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=franciscanfriars To contribute to Franciscanfriars and AirMaria: https://airmaria.com/contribute/ To learn more about Mary and share with others subscribe to our magazine Missio Immaculatae at https://missiomagazine.com/ Interested in Franciscan Spirituality as a layperson? See our MIM movement https://marymediatrix.com/mim/ For information on becoming a friar: https://marymediatrix.com/vocations/