The Fight Against the Notion of the Separation of Church and State Texas is the latest state to pass a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in its public schools. The new Texas law will take effect in September. Two other states, Louisiana and Arkansas, passed similar laws, both with the intent of … Continue reading Texas and the Ten Commandments
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Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
Something is afoot in certain parts of the country, actually promoting Christianity in the public square. In our last post, we reported on a family-owned refuse company in Kentucky that raised the largest Sacred Heart Flag ever made, surrounded by 600 or more Christians witnessing and praying. On the heels of devotion to the Sacred … Continue reading Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
“Your Joy Might be Complete”
Sixth Sunday of Easter-B In the first line of the Gospel from John this Sunday, Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” In his Epistle and the Gospel for this Sunday, John uses the word “love” eighteen times. The two readings are dripping … Continue reading “Your Joy Might be Complete”
The Whole Law Depends on Just Two Commandments
Thirtieth Sunday-A The Gospel for this weekend depicts another encounter with Jesus and the Pharisees regarding fundamental precepts of the law. As in previous conversations, the Pharisees proved they were not so much interested in being enlightened as in catching Jesus in contradictions. One of those present with the Pharisees in this passage was a … Continue reading The Whole Law Depends on Just Two Commandments
Only Love Fulfills the Law
Twenty-Third Sunday -A Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.Like Jesus has done so many times, St. Paul addressing the Romans summarizes the Gospel demands into a single but far-reaching commandment of love. On many occasions, keeping a specific law is far easier … Continue reading Only Love Fulfills the Law