2 February 2020. Presentation of the Lord. Cycle A-2020. Mal 3:1-4 + Heb 2:14-18 + Lk 2:22-40. Also 23 Feb 2020. 7th Sun OT. Cycle A-2020. Mt 5:38-48
Behold, this child is destined … to be a sign that will be contradicted (Lk 2:34; cf. Is 8:14-15)
The Word has come to the world, Preaching a Gospel of contradiction. "It has been said … but I say to you." The Word calls for a paradigm shift. The world said, 'Love is an emotion'; The Word says, 'Love is a decision'. The world said, 'Love your friends'; The Word says, 'Love your enemies'. The world said, 'An eye for an eye'; The Word says, 'Turn the other cheek'. The world said, 'Wealth is a blessing'; The Word says, 'Wealth is a baggage'. The world said, 'Cursed are the poor'; The Word says, 'Blessed are the poor'. The world said, 'To see is to believe'; The Word says, 'To believe is to see'. The world said, 'Leader lords over servants'; The Word says, 'Leader serves servants'. The world said, 'The cross is a sign of shame'; The Word says, 'The cross signs the saved'. Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. The Prince of Peace cautioned the world, I came not to bring peace, but division. The first will become last; And the last will become first. VSS
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