Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Today’s first reading calls to mind some of the hardships that a young woman might foresee when she is contemplating an abortion. We, as a Christian community, should be doing the best we can to create social networks that will enable us to say, “you that have no money, come, buy and eat!” Does such an organization exist in our community?
Read MoreToday, we are called to order our priorities rightly. Solomon chose wisdom; the merchant chose the pearl. When faced with difficult questions, we too must recognize what is most valuable and let go of everything else. Those considering abortion may sacrifice much by choosing life, but they can trust in God’s abundant blessings, for life is His greatest gift.
Read MoreJesus acknowledges that some of the most profound truths are hidden from the cunning and self-assured and made known to the littlest of children. We see this today, for example, in the inquisitive and playful way a child rests on his mother’s womb to feel the baby kick within. That child knows the value of human life even within the womb, while some of the worlds best and brightest do not.
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