The expansion of the kingdom is the fruit of an overflowing love of God

Our faith grows when our prayer and actions are driven by charity, and our faith is alive when inspired by love of God and neighbour

John places the cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ's ministry. Christ chased the merchants from the outer court of the Temple out of love for his Father's house, which is meant to be a house of prayer. CCC

The steward is decisive when faced with a crisis... so must we in matters relating to our spirituality

The mission of Jesus is to call sinners to repentance, for which there is more reason to rejoice than there is over those who have never strayed the faith. CCC

The call is to devote ourselves completely to him without compromise and bear whatever trials and oppositions come

The Parable of the Banquet repeats the theme of the universal call to salvation.

Paul wrote this letter from prison, but imprisonment did not dampen his spirits

Christians must be fully committed to the Gospel and take advantage of every spiritual resource if they are to rise victorious in the battle against eveil