All posts tagged Sin

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Approaching God

In today’s gospel we see two very different approaches to prayer: the self-righteous prayer of the Pharisee and the humble prayer of the tax collector. When we look at the …

Living in the Truth

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Jn 8:31-42 Many of us have heard the line in today’s Gospel; “The truth will set you free.”  Well, if …

Being Human

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 2 Sam 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 Psalm 51: 3-4a, 5-6a, 6bcd-7, 10-11 Mark 4:26-24 Today’s First Reading is almost like watching a bad soap opera: …

Unforgivable

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10 Mark 3:22-30 Jesus’ saying about the unforgivable sin has been the occasion of much speculation. My reflection on today’s Gospel …

Deadly Sins

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Rom 7:18-25a Lk 12:54-59 The Roman poet Ovid wrote, “I see what is better and approve of it, but I follow what is worse.” …

Attitudes of the Heart Make all the Difference

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Hos 6:1-6 Lk 18:9-14 Jesus formed his parables from the persons and circumstances of daily life. Even good people sin, and sinners can respond …

This is What God Asks

Chair of Moses – Chorazim Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Is. 1:10, 16-20 Mt 23:1-12 The tone of today’s first reading is surprising.  God addresses the people and their …

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