At its best, religion orients our lives to God and moves us away from the terrible preoccupation with our own egos. But at its worst, religion reinforces the ego and actually blocks our access to God. In his great polemic against the pharisees, Jesus warns us against this dysfunctional side of religious belief and practice.
The Trouble With Religion
Cycle AOrdinary TimeWeek 31
by Bishop Robert BarronOctober 30, 2005
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2481, 1823, 933, 108
Liturgical Readings
Cycle A - Ordinary Time - Week 31
Scriptures
Luke 20:45-47, Mark 12:38-40
Seasons
Ordinary Time
Topics
Catholic Church, Culture, God, Law, Life, Love, Morality, Priesthood, Salvation, Scandal, Truth