Word on fire is brought to you by Catholic cemeteries, serving the Chicago area since 1837.

This is Cardinal Francis George, and I invite you to join me for the next few minutes

to reflect with Father Robert Barron on the Word of God, which is the Word on fire.

Father Barron will challenge us to open our hearts to the Word on fire, which is God's

Word of Love for each of us.

If our hearts are open, the Lord can change and transform us, to that we might speak with

love about the One who is love.

The Archdiocese of Chicago, through the generosity of Sacred Heart Parish and Winetka, now presents

the Word on fire.

Peace be with you.

Friends, the letter of James is a treasure trove of practical wisdom.

We've been reading from it for these past several weeks at Mass, and it's our second

reading for today.

The letter of James represents the attempt of an early Christian leader to discipline and

order his community, so it's full of good practical advice.

The passage for this week is taken from the third chapter of the letter.

You'll, by the way, take the opportunity this week to read the letter of James.

You can read it easily in one sitting.

Here's a line though from our reading.

Where do wars and where do conflicts among you come from?

Is it not from your passions that make war within your members?

Friends, I would say from a moral standpoint, that's one of the most penetrating lines

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