Voices

Michael R. Simone, S.J., is a contributing editor at America and pastor of Gesù Parish in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The Twelve were servants of Jesus’ mission. Now, after the resurrection, they have become Jesus’ friends.
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We are like the angel messengers at the tomb: to interpret the signs of Christ’s presence and activity.
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Vengeance, retribution and pitiless justice only amplify the power of sin.
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Do you treat God’s law as a tool for conversion or for retribution?
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How can you emulate Jesus’ unwavering obedience to God?
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Good things happen to bad people because God hopes for their transformation.
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In this parable, Luke presents a complex study of the interplay of freedom, duty and love.
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The transfiguration requires us to let go of our masks and let others catch a glimpse of God in us.
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Jesus overcame temptations to use divine grace for himself, so Christians must continue to seek God’s purpose in every gift they receive.
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Living the Gospel makes us like the Father; this is what it means to be a child of God.