Paul preached a Christianity that invited believers to “share in the sufferings of Christ (Philippians 3:4-11).” This is a hard sell in our age of commercialism that appeals to our wants and whims. Do we not prefer the Jesus who makes few demands upon us, makes us feel good and offers eternal rewards comparable to […]
Father, enable us to penetrate the depth of the whole truth and grant that we share with others the goods you have put at our disposal. Teach us to overcome divisions and may your Holy Spirit lead to full unity as your sons and daughters in full charity and in obedience to your will; Through […]
We consider ourselves a nation of the upwardly mobile and the one who is able, gifted, ambitious, and has the right connections can be upwardly mobile; yet, we know that not everyone can be upwardly mobile in a social and/or financial sense. Different events and situations can lead to “downward mobility,” and perhaps society overlooks […]
Let us pray that we answer God’s call with love and faithfulness: Loving Father, you do not want sinners to die, but to turn away from sin and to do what is right, so that they may live. Keep forgiving us, give us the attitude of Jesus, and lead us by the Holy Spirit to […]
