Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
We are called today to place our priorities in right order. Solomon chose wisdom, the merchant, the pearl. When faced with difficult questions, we too must decide what is of greatest value, and abandon everything else. Those considering abortion may sacrifice much if they choose life, but they can be assured of God’s abundant blessings, because life is God’s greatest gift.
Read MorePhilippi was a thoroughly Roman city full of veterans and hardly any Jews. The earliest Christians in Philippi were Romans facing serious persecution for turning their backs on Rome in turning to Christ.
Read MoreIn today’s Second Reading, St. Paul’s words manifest a deep awareness of the ultimate purpose of life: to be at our heavenly home with the Lord. This talk is sustained by faith, not by sight. To the world, however, this is nonsense, as only what can be seen and measured is real while everything else is wishful thinking.
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