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The prophets are persecuted because they represent the justice of God. To the extent that we do not reject our own sinfulness, we are all allies of the power of wickedness.
What gives us peace in the dark moments, in life’s darkest moments, is always hope. Hope does not disappoint: it is always there, silent, humble, but strong
This Sunday, we leave behind the season of Lent and carry all that we have learned into Holy Week.
Let us resolve to enter the story of the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection with him today. How will we meet the test?
Being set free is part of God’s relationship with his people. Lent is a time when seeking deliverance from God is particularly appropriate.
We have all been infected with the venom of sinfulness within us and the poison of the atmosphere around us. If we don’t do something about the infection we will sicken and die.
We want a super hero. But the Gospel reminds us that what we have is in fact a savior, an advocate. But sometimes we have to wait for the plan to unfold fully.
Persecution happens because of misguided power, anger at perceived injustice, fear of those who are not like us, who don’t share our beliefs and sometimes even our opinions. What begins as a disagreement over ideas can be magnified and escalated into rejection, ostracism, violence, and even death.
The story of Jeremiah does not have a happy ending. But he recalls his commitment to the Lord and asks God to protect him.
Pope Francis reminds us that prayer is not about us and the things we do, it’s about our relationship with God.
