As we search for answers to the problems of the world and our community that lead to peace, harmony, and establishing a more just, fairer, and merciful society, keep asking God to give us the guidance of the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:5-13). Bear this in mind: Prayer is not about bending God’s will to our […]
Let us pray for trust in the promises of God: Lord God, may we serve you faithfully in the present and to be ready to follow you in the future. Take us by the hand and guide us through all obstacles to the land of your promise. Amen. (Claretian Publications) […]
In the bond of love God has reconciled us to God and one another. We have become part of something far larger than ourselves (Colossians 1:20-28). This is more than a personal reconciliation but the reconciliation of all things “on earth and in heaven.” Yet, we know from our perspective that reconciliation is incomplete, but […]
Let us pray that we gladly hear the Words of Christ: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for coming from God and reconciling us to him. Teach us to listen to your Words, and treasure them more than anything else. For you eternally dwell with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen. […]
The book of Deuteronomy reminds us that God’s Word is not something so far removed that we cannot get a glimpse of it (Deuteronomy 30:9-14). I am not suggesting we grasp God’s Word in its totality, but enough of God’s Word to lead us in following divine paths. God’s Word is close to us, yet […]
Let us pray that we love God, others, and ourselves: Almighty God, you teach us by your Word that love is the fulfilling of the law. Grant that we love you with all our heart and our neighbors as ourselves. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. […]
