Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
St. Bernard notices a pattern that arises in Genesis: “God asserts, woman doubts, Satan denies.” Today God, through His Church, continually urges us to choose life, not death. For many reasons, we, like Eve, find this difficult. As if to ease our troubles, Satan through the voice of the world tells us that we do not have to obey God.
Read MoreIn admitting to being “called by the will of God”, St. Paul notes that his evangelical mission was established on God’s initiative, not his own.
Read MoreJohn the Baptist, knowing that Jesus has no sin to cleanse and thus no need for baptism, is understandably reluctant to baptize Our Lord. Jesus nevertheless insists, as He desires to identify with sinners and align himself with God’s plan.
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