Well done. We must never shy away from boldly reminding the world that the Bible states that homosexual sex is a grave sin and that those who practice it will not enter Heaven.
In general, the selection of readings are suggested to help inform each other. In today’s Gospel about praying, the first two readings provide examples of persistent that is lost in your interpretation of the Gospel.
Scripture contains an infinite number of themes, since God is its Author. Persistence is the most common interpretation of these passages, especially the first reading, but not the only one.
Our visiting priest today made a similar homily as yours but emphasized God’s goodness by listening to Abraham prodding on the numbers of innocent people to be destroyed if God exacted punishment.
Well done. We must never shy away from boldly reminding the world that the Bible states that homosexual sex is a grave sin and that those who practice it will not enter Heaven.
I wish the first reading might have somehow better informed your reflections. Or even the second reading.
This is meant to be a Gospel reflection primarily, but my reflection was largely focused on the first reading and its implications.
In general, the selection of readings are suggested to help inform each other. In today’s Gospel about praying, the first two readings provide examples of persistent that is lost in your interpretation of the Gospel.
Scripture contains an infinite number of themes, since God is its Author. Persistence is the most common interpretation of these passages, especially the first reading, but not the only one.
Our visiting priest today made a similar homily as yours but emphasized God’s goodness by listening to Abraham prodding on the numbers of innocent people to be destroyed if God exacted punishment.