Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
In the first reading, the apostles, who had gathered together as a body in Jerusalem, said, “It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities.” To some, this may sound presumptuous, but the Apostles were aware that their decision had a special quality, so that it could be said that they were acting with the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreAfter giving the New Commandments (mandatum novum), our Blessed Lord adds, “This is how all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Thus, the Christian will not be identified by any other quality – not intelligence, not humility, nor chastity. Rather, he will be recognized by his fraternal charity.
Read MorePreaching the Gospel of Life is challenging in today’s secular culture. It was also challenging for St. Paul and St. Barnabas as their experience in Antioch is described in the first reading. And yet, amid persecution “the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit”.
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