by Lynne Marie | Sep 14, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Commenting on Numbers 21:4b-9, the Jerome Biblical Commentary says, “The cult of the snake was widely practiced in Canaan, probably in connection with fertility rites.” This would make it a symbol of life and healing. It also explains why the caduceus—a winged staff...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 12, 2026 | Daily Reflections
The Peace of the Lord Among sinful human beings (the only kind there are!), peace is a non-thought without forgiveness. Mutual forgiveness. A forgiveness the Responsorial (Psalm 103) directs us to base on the very being of God: “The Lord is kind and merciful; slow to...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 12, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In 1Corinthians 10:14-22, Paul, who said that, theologically, there is no problem with eating meat previously sacrificed to idols, now makes it clear that participating in the actual pagan ritual is another story. Participation in their sacrifice implied...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 11, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In 1Corinthians 9:16-27, Paul explains his life as a passion to achieve a clear goal. What keeps him “running so as to win” is “not losing sight of the finish line.” To “run” is to preach the Good News. It is his passion. Everything else he does, he does for the sake...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 10, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In 1Corinthians 8:1-24, Paul shows a true sense of stewardship with regard to the Christian community. His primary concern is the good of others, what “upbuilds” the community. Other issues cede priority to this. So when people had scruples about eating meat...
