27th Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 6, 2019
Opening the Word
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The underlying theme to all three readings this week is faith. The prophet Habakkuk cries out to God with a question common to every human heart: Why does God allow evil to persist in the world? As you read these three passages, consider how God doesn't answer the question--and how he does. Ultimately, it's a question of faith.
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