Reflections (Page 2)

Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez helped to articluate a modern goapel call to enact social and economic justice for the poor in our world.

Jesus warns his followers about greed and suggests that those who are rich in "what matters to God" have found God's kin-dom.

Paul tells the Galatians to remember their heritage of freedom. This is a profound message for everyone on this national holiday.

The events of October 7 last year invite us to more deeply consider what a "Christian" response might look like.

We may not always come to know "why" certain suffering comes our way, but we can hope that a wider community helps us bear it.

The scriptures call us to action in the moment and to not put off for tomorrow what we can and should do for others today.

In the passage from Luke where Jesus heals the centurion's slave, we see Jesus resist othering and instead move towards connection.

Following Jesus requires a willingness to free ourselves from conventional programming so we can be open to new life.

In Luke 4, Jesus begins his public ministry by quoting from Isaiah 61. Our faith asks how aligned we might be with this same mission.

In both the life and ministry of Jesus and the witness of the early church, speaking truth to power was a critical action.

There is much in our lives that may hold us back or distract us from hearing or responding fully to God's call.

In today's gospel story, Jesus remains focused on what is his to do and does not let fear stop him from loving.