Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A This weekend, the task is to reflect on the conversation between Jesus and a Canaanite woman pleading for him to exorcize a demon from her daughter. The encounter occurred when Jesus retreated to the region of Tire and Sidon, presumably to rest and pray. The Canaanite woman called out to … Continue reading Even the Dogs Eat the Scraps
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Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit Will Not be Forgiven
Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time-B The season of Lent, Easter, and solemnities has ended, and we return to Ordinary Time and the Gospel of Mark. The scene portrayed by St. Mark is a confrontation between the Pharisees trying to assert that Jesus’ ministry is the work of Satan instead of from God. The religious leader's … Continue reading Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit Will Not be Forgiven