Sunday's Readings

The appointed liturgical prayers, in part because of their beauty, trim away the most bitter of human emotions.

“How good and pleasant it is,” death says, “when brothers and sisters live together with bitter envy and selfish ambition.”

Jesus said, “But who do you say that I am?” He is still asking.

The compassion of Christ our Lord digs to the bottom of human frailty.

Evil is loud, but losing; the devil is near, but dying.

The glory of God protects, but also infuses with power.

Discernment is always a risk, and always a responsibility.

David’s grief shows the sighs and groans that are the deep language of prayer.

Jesus is a truth-teller and the truth that sets free. He purges and washes, and gives joy and salvation.

There is so much more to the mercy of God than mere acquittal.