Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Today we are called to remember the faithful departed who have gone before us to their judgement. Our hope is that our brothers and sisters who laboured to spread the Gospel of Life, through various works within the pro-life movement, have received a favourable judgement for their good works. As we hear in the first reading: “Having been disciplined a little, they will receive a great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of Himself.”
Read MoreJesus invites us to turn to Him in humility and contriteness of heart, like the tax collector in today’s Gospel. There we can receive mercy and forgiveness for all our sins, even those that are most grievous in nature, whether we have had an abortion or have willingly assisted in an abortion or euthanasia.
Read MoreJesus urges us to seek justice with unfailing perseverance. Pope Francis encouraged us also: “Be Christians with apostolic zeal. And if we make others uncomfortable, blessed be the Lord” (Daily Meditation, 16 May 2013).
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