Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Today we are called to remember the faithful departed who have gone before us to their judgement. Our hope is that our brothers and sisters who laboured to spread the Gospel of Life, through various works within the pro-life movement, have received a favourable judgement for their good works. As we hear in the first reading: “Having been disciplined a little, they will receive a great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of Himself.”
Read MoreSaints Peter and Paul each suffered persecution at the hands of political authorities through imprisonment for preaching the Gospel of the Risen Jesus. The Lord’s power and message was not hindered by the circumstances that Saint Peter and Saint Paul faced. In a similar way, as Catholics entrusted the message of the Gospel of Life, we must trust that the Lord will use our circumstances to spread His message regardless of any political restrictions such as bubble zones.
Read MoreSt. Luke tells us in the Gospel that after speaking to the crowds, Jesus tells St. Peter to man the oars and put out into the deep water. Even though they were tired, having fished and caught nothing all night, even though fishing by day isn’t considered the best time, and even though it is not a man of the sea who gives the orders, St. Peter has faith and decides to act on Christ’s suggestion. Simon simply obeys and trusts.
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