St. Pope John Paul II echoed Our Lord’s sentiment in the Gospel when he wrote, “The Church does not impose; she only proposes.”
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?
Read MoreThe Gospel today invites Catholics to reflect on whether we are like those scribes and Pharisees who were more interested in their public image than in living in accordance with the truth. We must be careful to practice whatever we teach, so that we can be living witnesses to the truth.
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