Today’s first reading calls to mind some of the hardships that a young woman might foresee when she is contemplating an abortion. We, as a Christian community, should be doing the best we can to create social networks that will enable us to say, “you that have no money, come, buy and eat!” Does such an organization exist in our community?
Read MoreWe 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.
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