Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Like the House of Israel in the First Reading, many people today who suffer greatly complain “The way of the Lord is unfair”. As a result, many of those with debilitating diseases or infertility advocate for gravely immoral remedies, such as embryonic stem cell research and in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
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 stresses the importance of having humility. To be humble is to live in reality, to accept weaknesses, and use our strengths for the glory of God, not for our own merit. Humility is essential to living a holy life.
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