Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Today’s first reading calls to mind some of the hardships that a young woman might foresee when she is contemplating an abortion. We, as a Christian community, should be doing the best we can to create social networks that will enable us to say, “you that have no money, come, buy and eat!” Does such an organization exist in our community?
Read MoreToday, we are called to order our priorities rightly. Solomon chose wisdom; the merchant chose the pearl. When faced with difficult questions, we too must recognize what is most valuable and let go of everything else. Those considering abortion may sacrifice much by choosing life, but they can trust in God’s abundant blessings, for life is His greatest gift.
Read MoreJesus illustrates the Father’s wisdom to us: the Father does not wish to wipe away evil doers, because He does not wish to harm the faith of good people. The Father at the same time gives evil doers time to repent. Let us not judge those who are in sin, but continually invite them back to forgiveness while there is still time
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