When you suffer temptation, remember that temptation is not sin. It is only the opportunity to sin. At the same time it is an opportunity for us to grow in virtue and demonstrate our love for God by trusting in His goodness.
Read MoreThe gospel tells of women who followed Jesus from Galilee all the way to the tomb. Do we love Christ enough to follow him that far? This is the invitation Jesus offers each of us today, as he enters into Jerusalem and enters into his Passion: Come, follow me. I am the way, the truth and the life.
Read MoreJesus uses this powerful imagery of a father welcoming back his wasteful son to illustrate to us the spiritual reality of what happens every time we repent from our sins; every time we “get up and return to our Father” in confession.
Read More2nd Sunday of Lent (C) Lectionary Readings from the USCCB We read of two very strange, very powerful encounters with
Read MoreWhy would God want our sacrifices? It’s not for His good. He has everything He needs. So it must be for our good. I can think of a few reasons.
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