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7th Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 19, 2017

Spirituality of the Readings

John Foley, SJ

The Human Heart

We are tiny ants compared to God, crawlers on boulders that flew loose in the big bang. How are we supposed to be as perfect as God? Jesus had better give us some very deep, compensating insights about the human heart and the laws that govern it!

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In Exile

Ron Rolheiser

Loving Our Enemies

To be a disciple of Jesus means that, at some point, we will be hated. We will make enemies. It happened to Jesus and he assured us that it will happen to us.

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Glancing Thoughts

Eleonore Stump

Turning the Other Cheek

If a schoolyard bully beats up your child, are you supposed to instruct her to turn the other cheek and let him do it again? Or should you alert the principal of the school and get him stopped?

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The Perspective of Justice

Gerald Darring

Light For The World

The light we bring to the world should lead in time to an end of all the world’s darkness: the alienation and oppression of peoples, the attacks on human life and dignity, and disrespect for God’s creation.

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Discussion Questions

Anne Osdieck

Journey of Healing

St. Paul says “the Spirit of God dwells in you.” Do you ever remember this? How about when you have important decisions to make? Or when you are in serious trouble?

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A Poem to Sit With

J. Janda


For Dorothy Day  

a voice whispered
and she responded
with hospitality

with soup and
benches

and bags of
clothing

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