The protector of the Church
Such was his intention (Matthew 1: 20)
We cannot save ourselves alone
“I have come not to abolish but to fulfil.” (Matthew 5: 17)
Prideful or Merciful?
Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’ (Matthew 18: 33)
Our insatiable ego
“When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury.” (Luke 4: 28)
Worshiping creatures or the Creator?
“Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty.” (John 4: 14)
A heart closed to forgiveness
“Father, give me my share of the estate.” (Luke 15: 12)
Deepening our understanding of the Word of God
“He will bring those wretches to a wretched end and he will rent the vineyard to other tenants.” (Matthew 21: 40)
Hell is for the nameless
“From the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus.” (Luke 16: 23)
The fascination of human power
“The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve.” (Matthew 20: 28)
Devotion or vainglory?
“Do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice.” (Matthew 23: 3)
Two certainties
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. (Mt 17: 3)
Our enemies are unkind
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Mt 5: 44)
