In the Gospel account, Jesus demonstrates power and authority by casting out the devil, and the people who hear Him preach regard Him as a person of impressive authority. His word, His style of teaching, and His authority were the source of His ability to change lives. Rather than ordering or coercing them, our Lord influenced people to change.
Read MoreIt was the servant of God, Maria Esperanza (1928-2004), who said of our present generation: “The consciences of this beloved people must be violently shaken so that they may ‘put their house in order’…A great moment is approaching, a great day of light… it is the hour of decision for mankind”.
Read MoreYou may have heard it said that many promiscuous people today use abortion as birth control. Perhaps anticipating this, in his letter St. Paul uses strong words to correct those Corinthians who, despite being Christian, embraced sexual immorality with great license.
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