Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
In his long journey, Elijah did not encounter God in heavy wind, earthquake, or fire, but unexpectedly in “a sound of sheer silence”. How true that many of the most important things in life – falling in love, the first stirrings of conscience and remorse, the conception of a child – occur in this silent way, without fanfare.
Read MoreTake heart! The words of the prophet Isaiah assure us that the Gospel of Life that we preach will not be fruitless. How can we be certain? Because we hear in today’s readings that God’s message will “succeed in the thing for which [He] sent it”. St. Paul also assures us that the message that we proclaim is certainly one that all of creation has been waiting for, a message of redemption that is much needed.
Read MoreThis great solemnity should remind us that Eucharistic Communion, that is, communion with the Body and Blood of Christ, allows us to participate in and become one with Christ. It also unites us with one another, who thus make up the ecclesial body of Christ, the Church.
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