Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
When we critique the “culture of death”, there can be a great temptation for us as faithful Catholics to succumb to pride and self-righteousness. In our noble efforts to protect life in all its stages, we may unwittingly develop anger and resentment to those with whom we disagree.
Read MoreJesus illustrates the Father’s wisdom to us: the Father does not wish to wipe away evil doers, because He does not wish to harm the faith of good people. The Father at the same time gives evil doers time to repent. Let us not judge those who are in sin, but continually invite them back to forgiveness while there is still time
Read MoreSt. Paul explains an important paradox of our faith. Sin is the transgression of the Law. God gave the Law to Moses. Why is it, then, that Adam, who lived long before Moses and the Law, was able to sin? What Law was he breaking? Jesus answers these questions when He restates the nature of sin. Whoever acknowledges Him will have life and whoever rejects Him will die. Sin then takes on a renewed meaning. It is no longer a transgression of a Law; it is the denial of a person. Adam’s sin is, then, not against a Law, but against God Himself, whom Adam knew personally.
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