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...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 9, 2026 | Daily Reflections
1Corinthians 7:25-31 is advice to those living in the “end time” between Jesus’ Resurrection and the Parousia. At Baptism, Christians rose with Christ to live as his risen body on earth. While still in time, we share in God’s eternal life. We are “aliens and exiles”...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 8, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Why do we celebrate birthdays? Are we expressing congratulations and gratitude to the parents for bringing a new human being into the world? We should, of course, do so every time we see parents with children. Every child is a gift to the human race. Or are we mostly...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 7, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In 1Corinthians 5:1-8, Paul is calling for a Church whose life—and therefore government—is consistent with the beliefs it professes. We can’t preach and teach one thing, then close our eyes—and mouth—when people do the opposite. We think being “judgmental” is bad....
by Lynne Marie | Sep 5, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Source, Summit and Summons Ezekiel 33:7-9 gives us the “watchman” role. The first act of stewardship, of leadership, or of taking responsibility for anything, is to notice what needs to be addressed. The second duty is to respond in whatever way is called for. This...
