Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Jesus confides to His followers: “Now my soul is troubled.” And He tells them what human weakness may suggest: “And what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour!” But our Lord shows them what the strength of His obedience is: “No, this is why I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name!”
Read MoreIn today’s First Reading, we hear of the destruction of the Jerusalem temple by the Babylonians and the sacking of the city. Many people were killed, and all the leading citizens and skilled workers were deported to Babylon. The prophets viewed this as punishment for Israel’s infidelity.
Read MoreJesus’ anger and forcefulness at those who were desecrating the temple is very instructive. Evidently, Jesus was angry. Evidently, too, He could not have sinned. How can we be angry but not sin?
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