The Heart at the Altar

A snail and a camellia reflect on Matthew 5:23-24: "A heart with a grudge God's heart will not budge."
โ€œThe Heart at the Altarโ€
Matthew 5:23-24 โ€œin a snailshellโ€
Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

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The Parable of the Lost Sons

Prodigal Son, Lost Sons, Shalom Snail
โ€œThe Parable of the Lost Sonsโ€
A reflection on Luke 15:11-32
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year C)
ยฉ๏ธ2022 Gloria M. Chang

Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, โ€œThis man welcomes sinners and eats with them.โ€

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