Jesus 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.
Read MoreIn the Acts of the Apostles we hear about the community of early Christians. These Christians show us what a culture of life is. Their lives are centered on worship formed by the teaching of the apostles; they live in charity, holding everything in common. This is truly the epitome of the culture of life. A culture cannot be reduced to a few activities or causes; it is an entire way of life.
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