Posts Tagged ‘Matthew 25’

“For I was in prison and you visited me.”

Apr 12, 2010

In Matthew 25, Jesus’ famous image of the Last Judgment, a number of social ministries are offered as expected responsibilities of the follower of Christ. In this passage Jesus tells us that these responsibilities are benchmarks for entering the Kingdom of Heaven. In today’s day and age many Christians tend to view passages such as ... Read more

I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU WELCOMED ME

Mar 18, 2010

By Fr. Christopher Gibson, CP One of the hot issues our Nation has to deal with at present is a comprehensive immigration reform. No doubt this is badly needed as our present system is truly broken and lends to all sorts of abuse to take place in the meantime. I recall Mathew 25: 31-46, where ... Read more

XVI Sunday of Ordinary Time

Jul 14, 2009

Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34 Thoughts for your consideration: by Fr. Sebastian MacDonald, CP A current liturgical hymn that is fairly popular in church settings is GATHER US IN.  It is especially appropriate at the commencement of the eucharist, since people have just arrived and taken their places in their pews or chairs.  ... Read more