Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
In Jesus’ discourse to love our enemies, He implies that we are often quick to judge rather than to love. It is easy to see the people we dislike or oppose us as being unworthy of love, but we must remember that every human person has the same dignity and is worthy of the love of God simply because they are human; made in the image and likeness of God.
Read MoreThe prophet Jeremiah and Jesus remind us that the Christian mission on earth is not to accumulate wealth, live comfortably, seek pleasure, or have fame. Rather, it is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ by living virtuous lives worthy of the gospel, which will, in turn, make us truly happy (see Phil 1:27). All the things of this world are temporary but hope in Jesus Christ, the promise of eternal life, is true and everlasting happiness.
Read MoreSt. Luke tells us in the Gospel that after speaking to the crowds, Jesus tells Peter to man the oars and put out into the deep water. And even though they were tired, having fished and caught nothing all night, and even though fishing by day isn’t considered the best time, and even though it is not a man of the sea who gives the orders, Peter has faith and decides to act on Christ’s suggestion. Peter simply obeys and trusts.
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