To me, an old, battered piece of furniture is just an old piece of battered furniture; however, to a craftsman who restores woodwork it has great “potential” because he/she can restore it and make it beautiful and useful again. Think of the Holy Spirit as the craftsman who renews God’s Image within us and among […]
Let us pray that we grow in the likeness of Christ: God of life and glory, at the Mount of Transfiguration your Son was revealed in splendor before he suffered death upon the cross. Grant that we, beholding his majesty, be strengthened to follow him and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; […]
As a way of life, the Christian life brings peace and non-violence to strife and violence (Luke 6:27-38).. It is a way of life that seeks to break the cycle of violence. This is not easy, but God’s mercy is great toward us! How great is our mercy toward others? I do admit that loving […]
Let us pray to God the source of all creation: Almighty God, being created in your image, teach us to discern your hand in all your works, and your likeness in all humanity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. […]
The blessed one in Luke is about being favored by God because of weakness and pain (Luke 6:17-26). God hears the cries of those who suffer. God does not side with those who do not share, or the full who do not feed the hungry, or the ones full of laughter who do not consider […]
Let us pray for the wisdom that is greater than human words: Father in heaven, the loving plan of your wisdom took flesh in Christ and changed the history of humankind by his command of perfect love. May our fulfillment of his command reflect your wisdom and bring your salvation to the ends of the […]
