Sunday Sermon December 31, 2023

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Sunday Reflection (December 31, 2023)

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In the fullness of time, we Gentiles have been adopted as God’s own in Christ’s Church, yet our adoption as God’s own does not mean we are better or more special than Jews (Galatians 4:4-7). Rather, we have been adopted as God’s children so that, alongside Israel, we display God’s love and kindness to the world.  How have we Christians done?
 
The history of Christianity demonstrates that on social and personal levels we have rejected the light of God’s love. We Christians have done things that Jesus Christ would never have endorsed because the “fullness of time” revealed by Jesus Christ is not about hatred, prejudice, or violence. Rather, it is about love, kindness, mercy, peace, and justice. When we enflesh love, kindness, mercy, peace, and justice the world will know what God is like (Isaiah 61:11).

Prayer for the Week (December 31, 2023-January 6, 2024)

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Let us pray to God that we be open to the coming of his Son among us: Glory to you, God, our Father in heaven, for showing us the depth of your love in Christ Jesus. May we be aware of the poverty of our hearts, so that he make us rich with his forgiveness and life. Lead us to a desire for goodness and justice and fill us with concern for all who suffer. We ask this in the name Christ. Amen.

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