Times were so difficult that people were temped once again to give up the faith. Trust in God began to wane. Amidst widespread pessimism, St. Paul was a ray of hope. And without trust in God s providential care and hope for a life in which evil once and for all will be driven out of this world, evil surely will have its way. So I encourage you in the face of evil to maintain a strong faith, continue to trust in God and hope for the eradication of evil via the coming of God s kingdom on earth.
Evil does indeed win battles along the way.
But it will not prevail, as the resurrection of Jesus has made abundantly clear. Stand firm in your faith, engage in acts of mercy, join the people of Trinity-St. In His most precious name.