Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
We’ve all heard the phrase, “familiarity breeds contempt” and in today’s Gospel, we see this maxim proved true. Our Blessed Lord returned to His hometown to teach in the synagogue and “astounded” His listeners, who were buzzing with infectious excitement. Soon after, however, envy arose and they “took offense at him.”
Read MoreGod’s unfailing intent is life, and “He does not delight in death.” The Wisdom of God reminds us that we are not only made in His own image but created “for incorruption.”
Read MoreAll people face trials at some point in their lives. Often it can seem as though there is no hope for the future. The apostles themselves faced a similar situation. They were asked by Jesus to take their boats onto the sea, and it was there that they were threatened by a great storm. They were worried. It seemed that Jesus led them into the storm, but was not concerned about their well-being. In the end, they realized that Jesus not only cared for them, but was also able to protect them. He was God, and so greater than any storm or calamity.
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