Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
It is not uncommon for women (and men!), upon discovering that they are having a child, to be overcome with fear. The thought of raising a child—whether alone or because it was “unplanned,” or because of financial or career considerations—can be daunting. The First Reading has encouraging words for us: “Be strong, fear not!”
Read MoreWhat would happen if we decided today to live undefiled lives and become saints? We would change the world. The Gospel of Life is better preached by witness than by words
Read MoreSome possible saints turn their backs on their Lord because they find His teachings nonsensical, too absurd for assent. How similar to our own day in that everyone wants Jesus to “make sense” to us, religion to look pious and socially virtuous, but “return to their former way of life” when doctrine and discipline ask too much.
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