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WHO, THEN IS A CHRISTIAN?: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE A, 2023

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Being a Christian is not a matter of good disposition or intention to do good. It is not about answering the name Christian. Neither, it is about going to church, belonging to a pious society or organisation or even to the priestly or religious bodies. It is not an identification of wearing societal or organisational memberships or uniforms.

As well, it is not with a priestly collar or religious habit. Of course, the hood does not make a monk as the saying goes. Equally, being a Christian is not having theological, pastoral or biblical knowledge of God and the Church. Who, then is a Christian?

UNJUST GENEROSITY OF GOD? CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE A, 2023

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It is not always easy to understand the unjust generosity of God because the ways of God in not yours. Why, He is so merciful and generous with his grace. A lavish giver without measure and skilful calculation.

For many of us, life seems unfair or unjust. Covertly, we can even blame God for being unjust to us. I used to think the same way. Until recently when I see things differently. Life is not unfair or unjust.  Neither, is God unjust or unfair with me or with you. I am uniquely blessed by God in a single and particular way from every human being on earth. The same way you are too.

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FORGIVENESS: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE A, 2023

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FORGIVENESS It is imperative to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health to give and receive forgiveness. Today, there is a lot of evidence showing the connection between a lot of psycho-physical illnesses and our inability to forgive. On a personal…

FRATERNAL CORRECTION, LIFE, COMMUNITY
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JESUS’ APPROACH TO FRATERNAL CORRECTION: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE A, 2023

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The Christian Church, community, family, and religious life are not devoid of conflictual living, hence Jesus’ way to fraternal correction is fundamental. However, we must have an open mind to fraternal correction and sensitivity to others´ complaints. Community healing is through authentic reconciliation and listening to each other. In other words, a conscious, authentic and constructive dialogue is necessary for reconciliation.

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THE CROSS OF LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE A, 2023

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Our crosses of life in Christ Jesus are indispensable and they are the only way to eternal life.  Life is sweet when you live in blissfulness! Yet, the Christian is not a peaceful life without difficulties. The crosses of life are part and parcel of daily living in Christ Jesus.

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER TO SERVICE CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE A, 2023

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KNOWLEDGE IS THE POWER TO SERVICE Knowledge is not just power against ignorance but it is also an authority to exercise dominance over everything in honour and glory of the Lord and service to brothers and sisters. The Christian power,…