We are called today to place our priorities in right order. Solomon chose wisdom; the merchant, the pearl. When faced with difficult questions, we too must decide what is of greatest value, and abandon everything else.
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 MoreTake heart! The words of the prophet Isaiah assures us that the Gospel of Life that we preach will not be fruitless. How can we be certain? Because we hear in today’s readings that God’s message will “succeed in the thing for which [He] sent it”.
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