Let us pray for the gift of peace: Almighty and ever-present Father, your watchful care reaches from end to end and orders all things in such power that even the tensions and tragedies of sin cannot frustrate your loving plans. Through the Holy Spirit, lead us to embrace your will and give us the strength […]
Sunday Reflection upon John 1:1-18 What if God were one of us? God was in Jesus Christ. The Old Testament ambivalence about a God of violence has come to a definitive end with God’s revelation in Jesus Christ. We can no longer project our violent nature upon God. God has shown us differently in Jesus […]
Let us pray that the Lord Jesus grow within us and among us: God our Father, we give you all thanks and praise that you chose for your Son a human family. Through the example of Mary and Joseph, may we learn to make room for Jesus in our life, so that he grow within […]
Sunday Reflection upon Philippians 1:1-11 John the Baptist’s preaching of repentance is a beacon of hope. It is a promise that God can transform our lives and the world through repentance, challenging our self-centered ways. Repentance is an assurance that we can change and make a difference in our lives and the lives of others, […]
Let us pray for the courage to do well what we must do in life: Our faithful God, give us the courage to welcome your Son by sharing what we have, doing what is right and just, and spreading peace. May your Son Jesus baptize us with the Holy Spirit and fire so that he […]
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 the Gospel […]
