Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
In the Gospel account, Jesus demonstrates power and authority by casting out the devil, and the people who hear Him preach regard Him as a person of impressive authority. His word, His style of teaching, and His authority were the source of His ability to change lives. Rather than ordering or coercing them, our Lord influenced people to change.
Read MoreOften in TV shows or movies, a young lady reacts to her pregnancy as a “surprise” or an “accident”, making most viewers wonder whether this character understands the consequences of having consensual sexual intercourse.
Read MoreWe often hear that wealth, power, and pleasure are the things that we should strive for; that our happiness, our true joy, is found in them. Today’s readings tell us the very opposite. “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!” Power, riches, and pleasure are transitory in nature; they will pass away with time.
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