St. Paul’s Greatest Failure — and What He Learned From It | Sunday Homily Fr. Hollowell 7.6.25

Even the greatest evangelist in Church history made mistakes. In this reflection, we look at the moment St. Paul failed to preach Jesus in Athens—and how that failure shaped his entire mission going forward.

 

Fr. Hollowell unpacks the two powerful lessons Paul learned after the philosophers of Athens rejected his message:

1. Never be afraid to say the name of Jesus.

2. Never hide the truth about the Cross.

 

We live in a world that needs to hear the name of Jesus and understand that suffering has meaning. Like St. Paul, we are all called to preach Christ crucified, with boldness and love.

 

🕊 “Never let a drop of your suffering go to waste.” – Mother Angelica

 

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