Jesus provokes his listeners to focus on important matters rather than seeking to justify themselves.
Prayer
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The Gospel reminds us to care for and love the least among us
Jesus draws on his Jewish heritage to affirm tradition and shine a light on what is most important: love.
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It is never too late to meet the Lord in prayer
Never presume that you are one of the early hires and that Jesus offers his parable only to curb your jealousy of late arrivals. No, we all come so late in the day.
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My father lost his Catholic faith—but God never left him
My father turned away from religion. While reading his old letters, I got a glimpse of some of his earlier experiences with the Church.
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Hurricane Laura made me evacuate my home at 9-months pregnant. I’m still trusting God.
Even in the the eye of a storm that seems so colossal we can see no tomorrow, I know this: God is good.
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Read: Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s prayer at the Republican National Convention
Cardinal Dolan led off the opening evening of the RNC.
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Transformation is possible when you’re open to the Gospel message
Actions reveal character and intention more than words do.
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The Gospel calls us to promote love and justice.
In today’s reading, the entire community is given authority to hold its members to account and rectify wrongful acts.
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What the Gospel can teach us about asking for help
This problematic parable teaches the importance of mercy, asking for help and granting relief to those in need.
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The Gospel of Matthew reminds us that just wages are a pro-life issue
The parable reminds us that just labor practices are a pro-life issue that should be considered as we discern our election choices.