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Christ’s Peace, the Antidote to the Pitfall of Presumption 3

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"Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find peace for your soul."

Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find peace for your soul. (Image: Rembrandt, Head of Christ)

Today’s Gospel passage (Matt 11:25-30) is beautiful, refreshing, and reassuring. Jesus invites us to seek consolation from him, offers to share our burdens, and encourages us to follow and learn from him as a way to find true inner peace and happiness. More…

The One Who Loves More 12

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Sunday Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:36—8:3)

The one whose larger debt is forgiven is the one who loves more

The Pharisees in today’s Gospel, miss a  crucial point: Only the one who recognizes their sin, sincerely repents, and asks forgiveness receives the blessing of being forgiven, and hence, loving more. More…