For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep…[read more]
I am using an example from everyday life because of your human limitations. Just as you used to offer yourselves as slaves to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer yourselves as slaves to righteousness leading to holiness. Romans 6: 19 There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great…[read more]
Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more. Luke 12: 48 In today’s gospel Luke continues Jesus’ teaching on the need to be watchful and prepared for his return. Peter then asks Jesus if this applies only to the disciples or…[read more]
Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table and proceed to wait on them. And should he come in the second or third watch and find them prepared in this way, blessed are those servants. Luke 12:…[read more]
Abraham did not doubt God’s promise in unbelief; rather, he was empowered by faith and gave glory to God and was fully convinced that what God had promised he was also able to do. Romans 4: 20-21 Today is the feast day of Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf and companions. It is impossible, in…[read more]
So what becomes of our boasts? There is no room for them. What sort of law excludes them? The sort of law that tells us what to do? On the contrary, it is the law of faith, since, as we see it, one is justified by faith and not by doing something the Law says…[read more]
So, no matter who you are, if you pass judgment you have no excuse. In judging others you condemn yourself, since you behave no differently from those you judge. Romans 2: 1 Woe to you lawyers! You pile loads on people that are hard to carry, and yourselves do not touch the burdens with one…[read more]
So, instead, give that which is inside as alms. And look! Everything is clean for you! Luke 11: 41 The basic teaching of Jesus that what comes from within a person rather than conforming and acceptable behavior constitutes purity of heart is a familiar theme in the gospels. However, the teaching of Luke 11: 41…[read more]
This generation is an evil generation. It seeks a sign No sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah. Luke 11:29 What makes the generation to whom Jesus is speaking evil? It seems that it is the fact that they keep looking for signs while refusing to recognize the signs that are all…[read more]
Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, with household against household. If Satan is divided against himself how can his kingdom stand (since you are saying that I cast out demons by Beelzebul)? If I am casting out demons by Beelzebul, by whom are your own people casting them out? On this point they will…[read more]
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