Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A In the week before Lent begins, the Gospel this weekend is a lengthy description of the importance of the Law for right living. The Pharisees and scribes accuse Jesus of not placing enough emphasis on the Law. The Law comprises the Torah, and commentary is the foundation of Jewish life. … Continue reading Fulfilling the Law
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Spiritual Training Wheels
Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time-B Today’s Gospel recounts a conversation between Jesus and the Pharisees about how the law tradition is observed in everyday life. The particulars, or a segment of the law, concern the Pharisees' objection to some of Jesus’ disciples not washing their hands before eating. Following the tradition of their ancestors, they … Continue reading Spiritual Training Wheels
A Curb On Our Corrupt Human Natures
Third Sunday of Lent-B The secular world has the day, and we are unaccustomed to seeing our Jesus exhibit righteous anger. It simply doesn’t fit the equity, diversity, and tolerance narrative. The humanistic society demands Jesus be an effeminate man with the characteristics of a unisex individual who reaffirms his mercy upon any sinner. Contrition … Continue reading A Curb On Our Corrupt Human Natures
Meant to Be More Than the Law
The Law Fulfilled Through Christ The lengthy Gospel reading for the sixth week in ordinary time has Jesus addressing the topic of the Law, sacred to the Pharisees and Sadducees. Any person who challenged the law, challenged the belief in the God of Israel. Jesus, speaking to his disciples, referred to himself as the fulfillment … Continue reading Meant to Be More Than the Law