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For the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week's readings are packed with challenging messages: from Malachi's "blazing oven" and "Sun of Justice," to Paul's warning against "busybodies" in Thessalonians, and Luke's Gospel on the destruction of the temple, signs of the end times, and the promise of perseverance through persecution.

This powerful reflection explores God's swift judgment on leaders who misuse authority and fail to uphold justice, particularly concerning human rights and the command to "love your neighbor as yourself."

Explore the readings for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Pope's cathedral and the Mother Church of Christendom.

Explore the inspiring life of St. Martin de Porres, a mixed-race saint who defied societal limitations and whose holiness transcended racial prejudice.

exploring a passage from John's Gospel (Chapter 6) and delves into the profound concept of universal salvation.

explores the seemingly conflicting messages in today's readings: the challenging Gospel of Luke about the narrow gate and the reassuring words of Paul in Romans about the Spirit interceding for us.

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Reflecting on Naaman’s cleansing and Jesus’ healing of the ten lepers, this homily contrasts merely seeing facts with embracing the truth behind them—the latter can be transformative. That is why one grateful leper was saved—not just healed of his disease. In the same way, in the second reading Paul’s call to hold fast to truth leads to life, and turning away from truth leads nowhere.