Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Today, we are called to order our priorities rightly. Solomon chose wisdom; the merchant chose the pearl. When faced with difficult questions, we too must recognize what is most valuable and let go of everything else. Those considering abortion may sacrifice much by choosing life, but they can trust in God’s abundant blessings, for life is His 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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