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FAITH BOOK consists of mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. Based on the current "First Impressions," these focused meditations offer suggestions for applying the scriptures to daily life. Faith Book is also brief enough to be posted in the parish bulletins people take home with them from Sunday worship.
Faith Book
23rd Sunday (A) September 7, 2008
Ezekiel 33: 7-9 Psalm 95 Romans 13: 8-10 Matthew 18: 15-20
From today’s Gospel reading:
Jesus said to his disciples, "If your sister or brother sins against you, go and tell them their fault between you and them alone. If they listen to you, you have won over your brother or sister."
Reflection:
As Jesus’ disciples we are to be a people who reflect his presence in our midst.
Since forgiveness is such a rare commodity among individuals, communities, religions, tribes, races and nations, a community that is characterized by forgiveness would certainly be a way of announcing Jesus Christ to the world. If forgiveness were the hallmark of our Christian community, we would be what Jesus hoped for us to be – "a city built on a hilltop," a " light to the nations."
So we ask ourselves:
- What effect has forgiveness had on my own life?
- What person or institution am I called to forgive?
- Let me begin the forgiveness process by praying for the one(s) who have offended me.
If you find the Faith Book reflections useful for your parish bulletin and would like to give a donation, you can do that by sending a check to:
Preaching Resources
Dominican Friars of Raleigh
P.O. 12927
Raleigh, N.C. 27605
Or, go to our webpages to make an on-line donation:
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Thank you.
Jude Siciliano, OP
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