The Word

Today’s Gospel includes events, instructions and revelations that help train the disciples to be future leaders.

The woman’s persistence contributes to the evolving Gospel message, which ultimately includes all people.

Scripture provides helpful insights about power and authority.

The readings reveal the importance of openness to hearing the truth and of thinking critically about who is given power.

Telling people suffering victimization to wait for a future reckoning only does further harm and fails to promote God’s kingdom.

We can pray that our leaders seek wisdom and understanding, but we must also exercise our right to vote for those who have demonstrated these qualities.

Romans takes notions of physical burdens of the flesh and calls for believers to focus instead on the Spirit of God within them.

The rewards for accepting the Gospel are awesome, but the demands are hefty. Belief is not passive or easy.

Despite their ominous tone, the readings encourage trust and belief in God.