Saint John Henry Newman by Ermes Dovico

The eye of a needle
GOSPEL PEARLS

The eye of a needle

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But to save the world through him (John 3: 17)


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Giving, donating, forgiving

I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18: 22)


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Self-styled Christians

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? (Luke 6: 46)


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St. Joan of Arc's response

Can the blind lead the blind? (Luke 6: 39)


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Consistently and concretely

Do good to those who hate you. (Luke 6: 27)


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Humanly inadequate means

Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (Luke 6: 20)


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All Jesus' ancestors

And Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. (Matthew 1: 16)


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When evil appears to prevail

They were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus. (Luke 6: 11)


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Admonishing sinners

If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church (Matthew 18: 17)


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Divine pedagogy

The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath (Luke 6: 5)


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The essential

But yours go on eating and drinking. (Luke 5: 33)

 


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Faith and commitment

But because you say so, I will let down the nets. (Luke 5: 5)