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Letter and Spirit

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“Letter and Spirit”
A reflection on Matthew 5:17-20 and John 20:22
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©2023 Gloria M. Chang

Letter and Spirit unite in Christ, breathing divine life into ancient law.

Gospel

Matthew 5:17-20

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.… Read the rest

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Whom Should You Fear?

A photo of a snail snail and verbena flowers with text overlay of the Shalom Snail couplet, "Whom Should You Fear?"
“Whom Should You Fear?”
A reflection on Luke 12:4-5
Friday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Who truly holds power over your soul—earthly threats or the One who judges for eternity?

I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more.

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Momentary Affliction

“Momentary Afflictions”
A reflection on 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Sunday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time (Year B)
©️2024 Gloria M. Chang

Brothers and sisters: Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we too believe and therefore we speak, knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence.

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