Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’

Palm Sunday, Recognizing the things that make for Peace

Mar 23, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Luke 19:28-40 (Gospel for the Procession). Luke’s account of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem heightens the struggle which Jesus will face in the city and temple. Isaiah 50:4-7 In the prophecy of Isaiah the third Song of the Suffering Servant combines listening and abject humiliation with dignified strength. Philippians 2:6-11. Jesus emptied himself ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Abortion, forgiveness, healthcare, Immigration, Isaiah, Jerusalem, Jesus, Luke, Palm Sunday, Philippians, suffering servant, The Passion

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Fourth Sunday of Lent: Radical Forgiveness

Mar 8, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Joshua 5: 9-12. The feast of Passover is celebrated on the plains of Jericho. The Israelites eat the produce of the Promised Land, and the manna ceases. 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21. “The old order has passed away; now all is new.” Christ who never sinned became “sin” that we might become the very ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Corinthians, eschatology, forgiveness, Jesus, Joshua, Lent, Luke, Paul, Prodigal Son, reconciliation, The Shack

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Feast of the Holy Family

Dec 22, 2009

Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14. Obedience and honor are due to one’s parents, patient consideration especially in their old age when their mind fails. Colossians 3:12-21. We are to clothe ourselves with patience, humility, kindness and especially forgiveness within our families. Luke 2:41-52. When the boy Jesus was found by Mary and Joseph in the temple, he ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Christ, Colossians, family, forgive, forgiveness, God, Holy Family, Jesus, Joseph, Lost in the Temple, love, Luke, Mary, Patience, Peace, Pope Benedict XVI, Sirach

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Merry Christmas

Dec 24, 2008

I wish that you celebrate Christmas in the interior of your heart, where the gentle Jesus will be born spiritually and you will be reborn to a new life of love in him. – St. Paul of the Cross, 1761 Christmas is a time for many of us to reflect and assess our lives in relationship ... Read more

In Passion for Justice | Tagged Catholic, Christmas, Earth and Spirit Center, forgiveness, Integrity of Creation, Passionist, St. Paul of the Cross, The Shack, Thomas Berry

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