When 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.
Read MoreWhile all of us are sinners, we know Catholics who, despite their attendance at Holy Mass, stubbornly persist in grave sin. Today’s Readings and Gospel instruct us on our responsibility and the importance of respectfully relating to sinners and leading them to repentance.
Read MoreJust as Jeremiah expressed his frustration with the Lord for seemingly having duped him into proclaiming the Lord’s words and then facing rejection from those in authority, we Catholics today too must endure ridicule at the hands of a culture that doesn’t want to hear about the inherent dignity of the human person through all stages in life.
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