Today’s readings shine a light on the human condition from three profound angles—heresy, memory, and immortality. Irenaeus exposes the disturbing moral consequences of Gnostic elitism, where some claim spiritual superiority while indulging in unchecked sin. Augustine, meanwhile, marvels at the mystery of memory, reflecting on how not only images but knowledge itself is stored and retrieved from within. And Aquinas offers a decisive answer to the question of the soul’s end: because it exists and acts apart from the body, it is not subject to decay—it is incorruptible. Together, these readings confront us with the weight of human responsibility, the power of inner life, and the enduring nature of the soul (Galatians 5:21; Matthew 5:13–14; 2 Corinthians 5:1–4).
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