Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
We 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. Those considering abortion may sacrifice much if they choose life, but they can be assured of God’s abundant blessings, because life is God’s greatest gift.
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.
Read MoreTake heart! The words of the prophet Isaiah assure us that the Gospel of Life that we preach will not be fruitless. How can we be certain? Because we hear in today’s readings that God’s message will “succeed in the thing for which [He] sent it”. St. Paul also assures us that the message that we proclaim is certainly one that all of creation has been waiting for, a message of redemption that is much needed.
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