Praise:

Merciful God,from your comes the true wealth of the heart and the spirit of generosity.From of old you reminded your faithful people that your presence is most clearly seenin the poor and the disadvantaged.

Effects of Secularism:

In today’s Gospel Jesus describes the bad effects of secularism on Christians. There is prevalent skepticism about God’s power and also the arrogant expectations of God performing miracles for our selfish needs today. Thus, we are creating divisions amongst peoples.

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The law of freedom teaches the whole truth. Many read about it in a theoretical way, but few really understand it, and these only in the degree to which they practice the commandments.

- Saint Mark the Ascetic