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Daily Scripture, July 14, 2025

Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin

Scripture:

Exodus 1:8-14, 22
Matthew 10:34-11:1

Reflection:

The Enduring Shadow of Cruelty

When we look back at history, as far back as the oldest writings of the Old Testament, the patterns of human cruelty are stark and undeniable. From the ancient Egyptians’ subjugation of the Jewish people to the systematic genocide perpetrated by the Germans in the last century, the echoes of injustice reverberate. We see it in the brutal enslavement of Africans by 17th and 18th-century plantation owners in the Americas, and in the genocide inflicted upon indigenous peoples by settlers across the continent. Today is no exception. Tyrants and the people who support them unleash invasions and bombs, indiscriminately murdering innocent civilians.

A Call to Action: Choosing Compassion

Given this enduring legacy of cruelty, how can each of us contribute to nudging human behavior away from it, starting within our own families and communities? Is it truly so difficult to love both our neighbors and our enemies?

Every moment presents a choice. When we have a stressful thought or when someone causes us stress, what can we do to transform our thinking into positive thoughts and action? Or when we feel offended, don’t we have an opportunity to transform that offense into deeper understanding? We can choose compassion over contempt, and empathy over animosity. By making these conscious choices, we begin to dismantle the roots of cruelty, one interaction at a time.

.Jack Dermody is President of Share Our Gifts, Inc., a Passionist alumni organization dedicated to assisting those who live in poverty; he is also editor of CrossRoads, the Passionist Alumni Association’s newsletter.

Daily Scripture, September 9, 2010

  Scripture: 1Corinthians 8:1b-7, 11-13 Luke 6:27-38 Reflection: It is exactly 400 years since Peter Claver, SJ arrived at his mission assignment in Cartagena, Columbia in 1610. His discernment to » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 8, 2010

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary  Scripture: Micah 5:1-4a or Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23, or 1:18-23 Reflection: I write this at a retreat center in Lake Charles, LA. I » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 7, 2010

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Luke 6:12-19 Reflection: The Son of God became the son of Mary in order to bring the human race back to the love and friendship of God.  The gospels give us » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 5, 2010

Scripture: Wisdom 9:13-18b Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33 Reflection: Last week I had the opportunity to visit the battlefield of Gettysburg.  Most of the people there, as they looked over » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 6, 2010

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 Luke 6:6-11 Reflection: Today is Labor Day in the United States. Different readings can be used for today’s Mass. I will reflect on the readings for ordinary time. » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 4, 2010

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6b-15 Luke 6:1-5 Reflection: Embracing Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath Once again, Jesus meets up with the contrarian Pharisees who noticed some "unlawful" Sabbath activity by » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 3, 2010

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Luke 5:33-39 Reflection: Would you ever consider cutting apart a section of a new jacket and using it as a patch on an old jacket?  This » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 2, 2010

  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 18-23 Luke 5:1-11       Reflection: Today’s two readings can be seen as the other side of Jesus’ question: "What does it profit someone to » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 1, 2010

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Luke 4:38-44 Reflection: "See you in September, see you when the summer’s gone"… So the old rock song goes! September is somewhat distinctive in the American » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 30, 2010

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Luke 4:16-30 Reflection: What is our mission?  What is our propose?  Why are we here?   In today’s gospel, Jesus proclaims his mission which included:       — to bring glad » Continue Reading.

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