Two bishops were conversing with each other as they walked down a street in Rome, Italy. One of the bishop’s noticed a woman who was immodestly dressed and appeared to be selling herself. So, he warned his fellow bishop to avert his eyes to avoid temptation. The second bishop instead looked intently at her, not at her body, but her, a person, a beloved child of God. He said to her how unfortunate it was that she did not know her worth and her dignity. His genuine and chaste love for her as a lost child of God was confusing for her, but also transformative. With his help she abandoned her sinful way of life and acquired a good and healthy job. Which bishop made the right choice?
Listen to my homily to find out the answer!
Readings: 2 KGS 4:8-11, 14-16A; PS 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; ROM 6:3-4, 8-11; MT 10:37-42
Key Themes: Chastity, Carrying your cross, dying to sin, loving Jesus above all else, and living for God
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