Once there was a rich man who showed up at the entrance to heaven. Saint Peter, sitting at his desk in front of the gate, opened the rich man’s Book of Life and pored over the pages. Finally he looked up and said, “I’m sorry, but I see nothing here that qualifies you for entry…
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The pope recently described marriage as “an asset for the spouses, for the children, for the church, and for all of mankind.” In today’s Gospel, Jesus says, “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” But despite many wonderful and enduring marriages, for many complex reasons, strong, stable marriages seem to be in trouble…
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In today’s Gospel, Jesus is not worried about the man casting out demons by using Jesus’ name. He says, “Whoever is not against us is for us.” But he is worried about those who impede the faith of believers. The Gospel becomes a stern warning not to stand in the way of those who have…
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