Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
In 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.
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 MoreJesus is our King; this is the one truth we are called to reflect on today. As Christians we are already part of His Kingdom, but as citizens of the Kingdom we must abide by the rule: “love one another as I have loved you.” If we do not treat each person with respect, we break the rule. St. Francis de Sales puts it best: “We must never undervalue any person.
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