Third Sunday of Ordinary Time-A Last week, the Gospel reminded us of the meeting between St. John the Baptist and Jesus at the Jordan River. St. John preached repenting from sin and preparing for the coming of the Messiah. The story continues this week, and it is learned that Herod’s fear of the outspoken preacher … Continue reading Repent, the Kingdom is Near
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Unless You Repent, You Will All Perish Just As They Did
Third Sunday of Lent-C Today, we are asked to reflect on the age-old question of human suffering. The subject is quite complex because there is a dichotomy in defining the cause of suffering. From a theological perspective, suffering and death result from a fallen world and personal sin. St. Paul unambiguously teaches this phenomenon: “For … Continue reading Unless You Repent, You Will All Perish Just As They Did