Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time -A The second reading from St. Paul to the Romans encapsulates the existential problem of all humanity in one sentence. “Through one man sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all men, inasmuch as all sinned, or up to the time of the law, … Continue reading Through One Man
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Strive to Enter Through the Narrow Gate
Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time-C This week's lesson is an ominous message from Jesus, telling us that some people will find it hard to enter his Kingdom. On his way to Jerusalem, the journey that will take our Lord to his death, someone on the road asked him a question. "Lord, will only a few … Continue reading Strive to Enter Through the Narrow Gate
Start Feeling 100% Again
The Dynamic of Reconciliation The story about the small tax collector named Zacchaeus who climbed a tree to see Jesus as he was passing through Jericho, is the focus of our reflection this weekend. As with all stories in which Jesus personally encounters an individual, the slightest details make a huge difference. The Scripture describes … Continue reading Start Feeling 100% Again