Sunday Reflection (January 1, 2023)

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 on somewhat decent terms with the US? Also, think of the people with whom you have been reconciled in the passing of time.

Having been reconciled to our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ and the leading of the Holy Spirit we share God’s grace as we seek to be reconciled with others. In the unfolding of this mystery, we pray for those who have yet to understand the mystery and majesty of God’s grace. May even our enemies see the light of God’s love through us because we have been enlightened and transformed by the light of God’s love. May God’s love shine forth through us in Christ’s Church and in our individual lives.