Vincentian View

Paul’s guidance confronts me.  I desire to heed his advice, but I feel the challenge and see the obstacles.  Like much of Paul’s advice, no easy response presents itself.

Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love.  Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love. 

In this contentious time when politics can influence decision-making, the biblical stories about food direct our attention to what is most important. 

Scholars tell us that fully one-third of the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels comes to us through parables.