Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
St. Luke tells us in the Gospel that after speaking to the crowds, Jesus tells St. Peter to man the oars and put out into the deep water. Even though they were tired, having fished and caught nothing all night, even though fishing by day isn’t considered the best time, and even though it is not a man of the sea who gives the orders, St. Peter has faith and decides to act on Christ’s suggestion. Simon simply obeys and trusts.
Read MoreJoshua tells Moses about people prophesying outside the official circle of prophecy; John tells Jesus about someone exorcising demons outside the official circle of discipleship. In both cases, the disciples want the teacher to stop such unofficial actions. In both cases, the teacher replies that he is glad that someone is using the power, even if unofficially.
Read MoreIn today’s Collect we pray for the warmth of God’s love and the ability to love all things in Him.
And in the Second Reading, St. Paul calls the Catholic community at Ephesus to recognize the needs of others and to live lives exemplary to those around them. He proclaims this message by stressing their need to know the Psalms and to sing unto the Lord and to drink wine properly!
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