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Steve Hessman: Some understood Jesus
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Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, October 14, 2025
From start to finish
Nothing mattered more to Paul than fulfilling God’s will for his life
By Tim Trainor
Click here to read Tim Trainor’s reflection from October 14, 2025. Here’s an excerpt:
Without the good news of the Gospel, and without the power that is in the Gospel, there can be no salvation, no freedom from sin, no redemption, and no life. The power of the Gospel is the theme of Paul’s letter to the Romans and the ambition of his life.
Tim Trainor’s reflections: He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. (Luke 5:27)
Jesus conquered death
If that’s not power, nothing is
By Steve Hall
Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from October 14, 2025. Here’s an excerpt:
It is highly dissonant to speak of crucifixion and life in the same breath. The very idea that the worst could affect the most wondrous is at best counterintuitive and at worst nonsense. Yet that is the Gospel that Paul is not ashamed to preach.
Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)
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