Like the House of Israel in the First Reading, many people today who suffer greatly complain “The way of the Lord is unfair”. As a result, many of those with debilitating diseases or infertility advocate for gravely immoral remedies, such as embryonic stem cell research and in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Read MoreIn the First Reading, the Prophet, Isaiah, reminds us that God’s thoughts and ways are not ours. In the Gospel, we see this played out, for the labourers who began the work at dawn obviously did not have the same thoughts as the vineyard owner!
Read MoreWhen we critique the “culture of death”, there can be a great temptation for us as faithful Catholics to succumb to pride and self-righteousness. In our noble efforts to protect life in all its stages, we may unwittingly develop anger and resentment to those with whom we disagree.
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