Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
On this great solemnity, the Magi, who represent the Gentiles or the non-Jewish peoples of the world, pay homage to the infant Jesus, the “King of the Jews”. Their response to Christ is sharply contrasted to that of King Herod who sought to kill Him. Both the Magi and King Herod acknowledged that He is a king. Both recognized that Jesus’ birth was going to change the status quo.
Read MoreIn the Second Reading, St. Paul speaks to the communal dimension of Christianity, saying that we are all parts of Christ’s body, the Church, because through our relationship with Christ in baptism, we exist in relation to all other Christians, who are also members of his one body.
Read MoreAt Pentecost, the Apostles were strengthened in their mission as witnesses of Jesus, to announce the good news to all peoples. All of us who believe in Him have the happy duty of announcing the marvels which God has worked in His Son and in all those who believe in Him.
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