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Michael R. Simone, S.J., is contributing editor at America and associate pastor of Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago, Illinois.
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When the Master returns, he will want to know what we did to further the compassion, humility, freedom and love he entrusted to us.
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God’s “sheep” know their dependence. Knowledge of their own need for grace opens their hearts to the needs of others.
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Only those who understand true humility can walk with Christ each day into the presence of the Father.
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Only three Sundays remain in the church year. Each of them includes a Gospel about the end times.
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Every display of love that we receive should transfix us with awe and inspire a response of the deepest generosity.
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These other sovereigns can confer social status but not community, power but not trust, wealth but not fulfillment, pleasure but not joy.
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Today's parable challenges anyone today with a position of leadership in the church.
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The Gospel passage this week finds Jesus still in the Temple, warning the chief priests and elders that their time is running out.
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Matthew recognized God at work when John drew in sinners and Jesus attracted Gentiles.
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‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.’ (Mt 20:4)