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In the context of the war in Ukraine, Msgr. Joseph Prior explains that God enters into the dark side of the human condition and helps to lead us through it -- a victory of good over evil.
The seemingly simple acts of kindness we do each day prepare us to extend forgiveness to others in extraordinary ways, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday's readings for Mass.
From the beginning of Jesus' ministry he met with acceptance but also with threats on his life. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how Jesus' relationship of trust and love with the Father strengthens him, and us.
Scripture Reflections by members of the Seattle University Community
The Temple in Jerusalem was first built by King Solomon in the 10th century before Christ. The Temple held the Ark of the Covenant in its inner most spot called the Holy of Holies. God was worshiped in the Temple every day. During the year various sacrifices and offerings were made to God in the Temple. Once a year the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make a special atonement offering for the forgiveness of sins; this day was observed as the Day of Atonement. In 587 BC the Babylonians captured Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple. It was rebuilt sometime after the exile in Babylon ...