Daily Archives: 19 February 2014

Reconciliation Lectionary: Matthew 5:27-32

Posted on 19 February 2014 by catholicsensibility

This piece of last Sunday’s Gospel got scant treatment from my pastor in his homily. Here’s why: (W)e might focus on the saying about adultery and lust, about tearing your eye out and cutting off your limbs.  This is just … Continue reading →

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Mediator Dei 201-202

Posted on 19 February 2014 by catholicsensibility

The bishops are urged to enthusiasm for the task presented to them, to draw the laity into the celebration of the Mass in ever greater numbers. I presume also, with great fruitfulness. Let’s read: 201. Above all, try with your … Continue reading →

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EG 87: New Relationships

Posted on 19 February 2014 by catholicsensibility

Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium urges us to say “Yes to the new relationships brought by Christ.” 87. Today, when the networks and means of human communication have made unprecedented advances, we sense the challenge of finding and sharing a “mystique” … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Matthew 5:25-26

Posted on 19 February 2014 by catholicsensibility

A small piece that Scripture scholars link with the saying on leaving one’s gift at the altar and going to reconcile: Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to … Continue reading →

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