by maureen | Sep 29, 2023 | Gospel Explained
THE GRACE OF CONVERSION LEADS TO REPENTANCE In today’s Gospel parable (Matt 21:28-32), the first son responds to his father with a disobedient ‘no’, but then on reflection, he changes his attitude, and repents for his disobedient way, by willingly entering the...
by maureen | Sep 22, 2023 | Gospel Explained, Uncategorized
FORGIVE IF WE EXPECT FORGIVENESS AFTER DEATH In today’s Gospel (Matt 18:21-35) Jesus urges us to open ourselves courageously to the power of forgiveness. As Christians, we are to imitate God’s mercy while living on earth. Forgiveness brings reconciliation and...
by maureen | Sep 19, 2023 | Gospel Explained
A DUTY TO WARN EACH OTHER OF OUR SINS In today’s Gospel (Matt 18:15-20), Jesus reminds us that to belong to the Church, is to belong to a family of spiritual brothers and sisters. We are all Members of the One Body of Christ and have a responsibility to care for each...
by maureen | Sep 19, 2023 | Gospel Explained
PUT ON THE MIND OF CHRIST Many Christians today are unaware of the purpose of the Cross in their lives. We are called to crucify or die to our sinful self, in order, to give spiritual birth to a new spiritual life in Christ (Matt 16:21-27). Jesus gave His Body up for...
by maureen | Sep 5, 2023 | Gospel Explained
In today’s Gospel (Mt 16:13-20) after Jesus asked the disciples who did they think He was, Peter steps forth and professes his faith in Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God. Jesus is also asking us the same question today: And you, who do you say I am? Jesus hints...