On the Feast of Saint Agnes, we reflect on how God brings about great victories through small and humble lives. Saint Agnes was only a young girl, yet her love for Christ gave her incredible courage. Like David facing Goliath, she stood firm in her faith and trusted God completely. Her life reminds us that true strength does not come from power or size, but from belonging to Christ. Even when the world seems overwhelming, God is always victorious.

In today’s homily, we are reminded that there is no need to compete or compare in our faith. God knows our hearts and invites us to rest in Him. In every Eucharist, He gives us everything—His grace, His mercy, and His love. We are invited to trust, receive, and rest in what God freely gives. God provides.

Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of why we’re really here. In today’s homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we step back and look at what can be called God’s master plan—a plan that was never meant for just one people, but for the whole world. Through Isaiah and its fulfillment in Jesus, we’re reminded that being “chosen” is not about being better than others, but about being sent for others. In the middle of everyday life—work, responsibilities, and even small sacrifices—we are called to live with love, holiness, and purpose, allowing God’s light to shine through us wherever we go.