Posts Tagged ‘Babylonian captivity’
Policies for Economic Compassion
The history of our Judeo-Christian tradition teaches us that social suffering occurs because as a communal society we are not living in right relationship. This means that we are not respecting the sacred dignity of humanity and all creation. At the level of society this means that Government must protect the basic rights and promote ... Read more
Lectionary Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Lent
Readings: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Thoughts for your consideration: by Fr. Stephen Dunn, CP Last Sunday’s Gospel re-lived Jesus’ surprising and prophetic act of “cleansing” the Temple which had been magnificently re-built by King Herod. Today’s reading from Chronicles takes us further back in the history of the Temple. Back when its destruction triggered the Israelite ... Read more