This text from Matthews Gospel puts the choice before us as disciples very plainly: are we ready to allow the God of healing renew, love and reconciliation to be the dominant force in our lives? If we are not, we are on the side of death and darkness. If we are, we will be healed renewed, forgiven and become life enhancing agents of renewal. It’s our choice which way we go but it is God’s grace that makes our going the way of life and renewal possible.

About the Speaker: Father Michael Kelly is a Jesuit priest and English language publisher of the respected Jesuit periodical, La Civilta Cattolica.

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