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The Pharisees wanted to entrap Jesus, so they asked Him, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” If Jesus had simply answered yes, then He would lose favor with the Jewish people. If Jesus had simply answered no, then the Pharisees and Herodians would accuse Him of sedition against the Roman authorities. Jesus did not answer with a simple yes or no; rather, He answered it according to the cultural context of His time. At…

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayers of the Faithful Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Jesus told the crowds, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” In doing so, Jesus teaches us that we belong to God and that we must repay to God what belongs to Him. In faith, let us offer these prayers to the Lord:           L. We pray for our parishioners, that we may develop an unfailing love for Jesus Christ,…