Living in the light of God's Love of inclusion has roots in the writings of Paul the Apostle in his letters to the Galatians

Father Phil Tracy: Pastor's Pondering commentary on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 6, 2025. All Saints Parish, Brunswick, Maine. A reflection on how religious, government and cultural changes should not deter us from living in the light of God's love. Americans just celebrated the Fourth of July. Our nation faced tremendous odds to secure our independence from Great Britain. Great leadership, serious sacrifice and suffering and the help of some allies, especially from France, allowed the colonies to become a nation. However, the victory over the English was only the beginning. They were no longer governed by the King of England, but now faced the difficult task of building the nation and safeguarding the freedom that they had won. This is a helpful way to understand the Kingdom of God. In one cross . ✝️ We share in God's love, justice and presence, living in the light of God's love. ππππ ☀️ In another sense, the fullness of God's Kingdom lies in th...