God’s Irrevocable Call

โ€œGodโ€™s Irrevocable Callโ€
A reflection on Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Genesis 17:4-7
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

Brothers and sisters: I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I glory in my ministry in order to make my race jealous and thus save some of them.

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The Olive Tree of God

โ€œThe Olive Tree of Godโ€
A reflection on Romans 9:1-5; 11:23-24
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

I am speaking the truth in Christโ€”I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spiritโ€”that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

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