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...
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....
