By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings by Father Perry for Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. + “Eat it. Your eyes will be opened. You will be like gods.” That was the […]
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Jesus — the classic scapegoat — ‘carried the sins of all’
As they dumped everything upon him through their rejection, jealousy, condemnation, and the passion and death on the cross — as they scapegoated the Holy One — he showed how to be the scapegoat of love.
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There is no question about God’s promise of fruitfulness
In this particular family story, prophecy and grace and the beginning of redemption surround this ordinary family event.
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Love God, hate God? He loves you — unconditionally
How does God love us? No conditions, and no limits. God loved us first, and loves us always. The Lord loves for eternity, and he loves us when we do not love him.
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