“Paul says that he would love to die and be with Christ in heaven, but he knows how important his presence is to the churches that depend on him as their shepherd. For their sake, he will suffer horrible things and remain alive.”
Tag Archives: divine mercy
As we forgive those who trespass against us (Sunday XXIV of Ordered time)
“If we are truly zealous for union with God and not simply ‘culturally catholic,’ as people sometimes say, then we understand that we are part of a colossal spiritual battle, and we search for the armour and the weaponry we shall need to fight it.”
Wheat and darnel (Sunday XVI of Ordered time)
“Thy power is the beginning of justice: and because Thou art Lord of all, Thou makest Thyself gracious to all.”
Confession, reconciliation and Divine Mercy (Sunday II of Easter)
“…let us meditate today on the power of Divine Mercy, Christ’s call to repentance, the agency of the Christian priesthood in this, and the endless love of the heart of God our Lord.”
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