Jesus is our King; this is the one truth we are called to reflect on today. As Christians we are already part of His Kingdom, but as citizens of the Kingdom we must abide by the rule: “love one another as I have loved you.” If we do not treat each person with respect, we break the rule. St. Francis de Sales puts it best: “We must never undervalue any person.
Read MoreWe have each been given gifts for which we will be called to account. The greatest of our gifts is our own vocation, and we are called to live this faithfully: priests are called to be diligent pastors to their parishioners; parents, loving and faithful guardians of their children. We may be afraid of failing in our duties; afraid of the responsibility our vocations require, but we cannot allow fear to prevent us from achieving fulfillment in our vocation
Read MoreThe book of Wisdom encouraged Jews in their faith as they tried to live observantly in a Hellenized culture. As in their time, with growing scientific knowledge and a plurality of philosophical systems from which to seek wisdom, we Catholics need to see anew the wisdom in our own rich tradition.
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