Grace and Free Choice
Grace and Free Choice
Father Anthony reflects on Romans 9:15–24 — St. Paul’s profound teaching that God’s mercy is a free and undeserved gift, inviting us to trust not in our own merits or accomplishments, but in the loving will of the Lord, who desires to reveal both His justice and His compassion according to His perfect wisdom; even when we struggle to understand God’s plan, question His ways, or wrestle with the mystery of suffering and salvation, we are called to remember that He is the Divine Potter, shaping our lives with purpose, patience, and mercy, so that we may become faithful witnesses to His glory and living signs of His boundless love.
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Father Anthony reflects on John 19:1–5 — the haunting scene of Jesus scourged, crowned with thorns, and presented to the crowd with the words, “Behold the man,” revealing the depth of His humility and love as He silently bears humiliation and pain for our salvation, inviting us to gaze upon Him, recognize our own sin and suffering laid upon His shoulders, and respond not with indifference, but with repentance, gratitude, and trust in His mercy.
Father Anthony acknowledges the importance of repentance and taking responsibility for our sins so that we can live in accordance with His will.
Hark! The herald angels sing, glory to the Newborn King!Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC gives us insight behind this beloved hymn, as we finally end our Advent journey to welcome Christ the Savior on this Christmas Day!On behalf of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Merry Christmas to all!
