Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Today’s readings speak to us of justice and mercy. We are called to “keep justice” and to do what is right, because the Lord Himself is just, and He rules the world with justice. At times, like the Canaanite woman, we do not deserve God’s blessing. Still, following from her example we can cry out to God for mercy.
Read MoreGod is gentle; His “voice speaks of peace.” Elijah discovered God in “a sound of sheer silence;” the disciples found peace when Jesus entered their boat.
Read MoreToday’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?
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