Gospel
Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So to them Jesus addressed this parable:
Month: March 2010
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Repentance and reconciliation
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
Some time ago, Fr Matthew D’Hereaux, who was then a member of CCSJ, asked me to run a one-day retreat for members of his Prison Ministry team. I decided to focus on the very moving parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-3. 11-32 – see today’s Gospel). Are we open to the many messages in this parable?
Gospel
Lk 13:1-9
Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. Jesus said to them in reply, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all other Galileans? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!
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Progress for all
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ
Tomorrow the world will mark International Women’s Day. The theme this year is: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all. One of the 10 key themes of Catholic social teaching is Rights and Responsibilities. In a DVD produced by CCSJ, I focus on this theme from a Catholic perspective. Copies are available from CCSJ’s Office.