Lifeissues is mainly concerned with publishing thoughtful articles directly related to issues raised in Evangelium Vitae. However, from the very beginning, we have also published a few related homilies, notably by Fr. Al Cariño, O.M.I., Fr. Tony Pueyo, and others.
Please use the pulldowns below to select a homily by Liturgical Calendar date.
Pope Paul VI drew his conclusions "of human life" from the work of nature and her laws imbedded in our persons, expressed in Sacred Scripture and in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Today we have many who claim a "freedom of choice" concerning human life as if their choices would not alter the consequences of their actions, that license to deny or abort life would ultimately negate all human freedom by embracing death. Our choices always have consequences, good or bad. The important matter is knowing what is good or bad, true or false, and living with the consequences of our choices. Only the truth can "set us free" as Jesus taught.
Luke's telling of the "Lord's Prayer" is shorter than the account found in Matthew. Here, Jesus includes a couple of illustrations that help us to understand. Making sense of prayer is easier some days than others, but it should always be an important part of every believer's life.
When it comes to prayer, as with so many other important things in life, persistence pays off.
Jesus challenges us to pursue the kingdom of heaven with focus, sacrifice, passion and purpose. If we do, we will join the God Movement and be changed for the better.