The Catholic Defender: Be Strong, take Courage in times as such as these today
- Donald Hartley
- 5 hours ago
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King David charges his son Solomon to build the Temple, saying: “Be strong and steadfast, and go to work; do not fear or be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or abandon you before you have completed all the work for the service of the house of the LORD”. In 1 Chronicles 28:20
Today, it is imperative that Catholic men stand for the Catholic Faith. We are living in a time when the world seems to be sinking everywhere. Remember, weak Catholics are largely responsible.
Psalm 31:24 "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD" "Be strong, be courageous
the Old Testament Book of Esther (4:14), representing the need for courage, faith, and action in the face of adversity. It implies that individuals are positioned in specific, challenging circumstances for a divine purpose.
Queen Esther, a Jewish woman in Persia, showed immense bravery by risking her life to intervene with King Xerxes to save her people from annihilation.
This phrase is used to inspire courage during difficult, often "dark" times, such as pandemics, social division, or personal crisis.
It encourages moving beyond fear to take action, recognizing that one's current, often difficult, circumstances are not accidental.
The narrative suggests that God places people in specific situations to act as agents of change or to fulfill a larger plan.
It is described not just as a single, heroic act, but as a daily, ongoing commitment to faith and service.
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