God called Abraham to leave his home country and to embark on a journey to an unknown land. But, Abraham did not leave alone; he carried with him God’s blessing and protection. Families, or single mothers, who are unsure of the future can rely on this same blessing and protection.
Read MoreSt. 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 MoreThe gospel of the woman caught in adultery has a special relevance for us these days. Our Lord did not deny the validity of the Jewish law to execute the woman for her crime. But He refused to implement it. “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her”.
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