24 Oct 2024
Signs of Contradiction
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For 24 October 2024, Thursday of week 29 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 12:49-53
Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided:
father against son
and son against father,
mother against daughter
and daughter against mother,
mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law
and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.’
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
25 October 2024 @ 1:07 am
Thanks, Marianne! Your preaching is always appropriate for our times! I appreciate that,,
25 October 2024 @ 1:32 am
Strong and true words from a contemplative hearing of this Scripture passage — They call for further reflection on my part. Thank you, Marianne.
25 October 2024 @ 2:00 am
Thank you Marianne,
You never fail to provide something for me to reflect on.
25 October 2024 @ 2:18 am
and now, let’s VOTE! thanks, Sr Marianne
25 October 2024 @ 3:47 am
Marianne – Thanks for shedding and sharing the light of your contemplation on what is truly a “hard saying!”
25 October 2024 @ 10:58 am
Marianne, The way you preach the Word draws us in and calls us to pay attention to every word! Your incites and references invite us to deep reflection. Thank you!
Connie