Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
In the Gospel today, Our Lord gives us yet another reason why we must defend the fundamental right to life of the unborn when He said: “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.”
Read MoreMany who identify themselves as pro-choicers or liberals often accuse pro-lifers of not caring about what happens to the weak and vulnerable after they are born. This is disingenuous and unfair, yet, St. James asks, “what good is it…if someone says he has faith but does not have works?” He is reminding us that faith without works is indeed dead.
Read MoreIt 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!”
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