Sunday, March 16, 2025 Second Sunday of Lent Gen 15:5-12, 17-18; Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 9: 28-36 The second Sunday of Lent highlights the act of ‘moving forward’ as a profound expression of one’s faith. The readings of the day underline the importance of such a movement that defies the inclination to stay stuck while courageously […]
Saturday, March 15, 2025 Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48 Today’s Gospel highlights that the love of enemies is divine love in its radical form. When we read the text, it looks as if Jesus is asking us to do the impossible by asking us to love our enemies. In my opinion, we would be mistaken if
Friday, March 14, 2025 Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Today’s Gospel invites us to possess that love that surpasses justice and righteousness. We know that there are four cardinal virtues (also known as ‘acquired’ or ‘moral’ virtues because we can acquire them through our efforts): prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. Likewise, we also know that there