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Prayer of Petition and Service

Prayer of Petition and Service

It seems that Israel, the community of ex-slaves gathered in the desert after the Exodus, was not all that different from us today: impatient, complainers, and idolaters. Today we don’t build golden calves, but we continue to put our confidence and trust in ourselves...
Unity of Word and Life

Unity of Word and Life

It is easy for us to live the letter of the law and forget the Spirit behind the law, to live out only the minimum requirements. We seem to like the special distinctions, honors, and titles of the law to mark off differences. This all leads us to a static lifestyle...
The Heart of the Law

The Heart of the Law

Todays’ Gospel comes from the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus announces God’s plan or desire for all of humanity. God originally revealed himself to Israel through the Law which was meant to produce a holy life, a communion with God in the Israelites. Instead, Israel...
True Fasting: Justice and Conversion

True Fasting: Justice and Conversion

Prayer, fasting, and charity or almsgiving are three ancient pillars of Christian life that lead us to conversion throughout the whole year. They are very important during this season of Lent. Today, the first Friday of Lent, day of abstinence from meat, the Word of...