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 MoreOscar Wilde was mistaken when he said that the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. For in today’s Gospel we see that St. Paul’s words are true: “We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weakness, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sinning.”
Read MoreOur vocation is rarely what we expect. Peter, after being called the foundation of the Church, thinks that his duty is to prevent Christ from suffering and dying. Only after being reprimanded does he realize that his own vocation is not to prevent Christ’s suffering and death, but to join in it.
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