The Gospel for today raises the famously complex question of the relationship between “religion” and “politics.” Though there is a legitimate distinction between the two, this can never turn into a separation. We should certainly render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, but we must never forget that even Caesar belongs to God.
Render to Caesar
Cycle AOrdinary TimeWeek 29
by Bishop Robert BarronOctober 19, 2008
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2452, 2246, 2273, 2402, 2406, 2222, 2196, 1923, 1904, 459, 299
Liturgical Readings
Cycle A - Ordinary Time - Week 29
Scriptures
Luke 20:27-44, Mark 12:18-27
Seasons
Ordinary Time
Topics
Catholic Church, Catholic Social Teaching, Culture, Economics, Faith, God, Jesus Christ, Justice, Law, Life, Love, Morality, Truth