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New Wine and the Interior Heart of Penance - 04 July 2026
Today’s reflection provides a spiritual reflection on a Gospel in which the disciples of John the Baptist question why the followers of Jesus do not fast. I emphasize that approaching God with sincere questions is a sign of trust and intimacy, much like a child seeking understanding from a parent. Using the metaphor of the bridegroom, the homily explains that Jesus represents a period of joyous celebration that temporarily suspends traditional penance. Furthermore, the analogies of new wine and unshrunken cloth call for interior transformation rather than mere outward compliance with…
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