God’s grace revealed in Jesus Christ is not only to be received but also a grace to be shared with others and that can indeed be mysterious on personal and social levels (Ephesians 3:1-12). For example, who would have thought 50 years ago that the US and a Vietnam controlled by the North would be […]
Let us pray to God our Father that Christ be the light of all: God of all nations, peoples and cultures, on the day of the Epiphany you made bright your light and your love destined for all. Guide us on the ways of your Son. May your kindly light shine everywhere, so that all […]
Let us pray that we welcome Christ: God, we eagerly await the coming of your Son among us. Prepare us to receive him when he comes by recalling that he came to us in poverty and humility. May the Holy Spirit lead us to discover Christ in the simplicity of everyday life and everyday people. […]
The book of James notes (5:7-11) if things do not happen as fast as we like or the way we want it, we are apt to grumble and complain against one another. Impatience makes it easy to criticize and complain rather than work out solutions. Nevertheless, do not be discouraged: While waiting for the Lord’s […]
Let us pray that people recognize Christ within us and among us: Lord of hope and joy, through the Holy Spirit you are near to us: May it become visible that Christ lives within us and among us when we are near to one another and bring hope and justice to the world, especially to […]
Reflecting upon verses from Deuteronomy, a Psalm, and the prophet Isaiah, the Apostle Paul points out that God’s special blessing for the world came through one particular Jew, Jesus of Nazareth. (Romans 15:8-13). Through God’s mercy, the Gentiles (non-Jews) have been brought into fellowship with the God of Israel. God’s grace is poured out upon […]
Let us pray that we anticipate the coming of Jesus our Savior: God our Father, you sent your Messiah into our world with the power of love and compassion. May all your people accept him in faith so that Christ be birthed and grow within us and among us. May your Church be faithful to […]
