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Paul’s Swan Song

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“Paul’s Swan Song”
2 Timothy 4:6 “in a snailshell”
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
©️2022 Gloria M. Chang

How does Paul’s Swan Song reveal the heart of a disciple ready to meet his Lord face to face?

For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. 

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Saint Luke, Evangelist

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“Saint Luke, Evangelist”
2 Timothy 4:10-17 “in a snailshell”
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Saint Luke, who stood by Paul in his darkest hours, teaches us the true meaning of friendship.

Beloved: Demas, enamored of the present world, deserted me and went to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

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Whom Should You Fear?

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“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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