Paul urges us to live a life worthy of God (1 Thessalonians 2:1-13). It is a huge responsibility to live an authentic Christian life of integrity in which our Gospel proclamation matches how we live among others. I wish I could tell you that I am flawless in this regard, but that would not be true. […]
Let us pray for the gift of humility: Thank you, great God, for the privilege of serving you. Keep us from putting ourselves first. Make us humble and considerate, so that, like your Son, we can be of service to others. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (LC of Australia)
Let us pray that our love of God becomes real and tangible in love for our neighbor: God, you display your almighty power in loving us without regret. In Jesus your Son you have shown us how far love can go. Give us a love that is forgiving, generous, and gentle like his, so that […]
Jesus links Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18 to form the “Great Commandment” in Matthew 22:24-40: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and strength, and your neighbor as yourself.” Love in this sense is loyalty to God and faithful actions toward our neighbor. We still struggle with it. For example, we may have empathy for […]
