Let us pray that we follow Jesus on his road of service: God our Father, in Jesus your Son, you have shown us that the road that leads to victory is the way of loving service and willingness to pay the price of sacrifice for faithful, unswerving love. Give us the mentality and attitude of […]
If Jesus learned obedience how much more should we learn obedience? I have a lot to learn about loving God and others at all times and in all places, and our obedience to Christ brings salvation in a holistic sense by interjecting healing, restoration, and reconciliation into human life and society. […]
Let us pray for the courage to embrace the world in the name of Christ: Father in heaven, the love of your Son led him to accept the suffering of the cross so that humankind might embrace new life. Change our selfishness into self-giving and lead us to embrace the world you have given us […]
To those who are perishing in greed, malice, hatred, and evil, the message of a crucified Messiah is foolishness in that this message requires one to turn from such a life. To those who wallow in power and wealth, the message of a crucified Messiah is foolishness in that it rebukes the misuse of power […]
O God, the source of all light, you gaze into the depths of our inmost hearts. Never permit the powers of darkness to hold your people captive but open our eyes by the grace of your Spirit, so that we be able to look upon your Son and see the one you sent to be […]
