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Let us pray for the gift to reject the darkness of sin: Father in heaven, the light of Jesus has scattered the darkness of hatred and sin. Called to that light, we ask you for your guidance. Form our lives in your truth and our heats in your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

(Sunday Missal)

Sunday Reflection (June 28, 2020)

June 29, 2020/in From the Pastor/by Diane Palumbo

On the one hand, we can consent and give malice, revenge, sheer self-interest, deceit, jealously, and other sins control over our lives. On the other hand, we can present ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness (Romans 6:12-13).

If you are not presenting yourself fully to God, I am not here to browbeat you and say you should. Rather, ask yourself why? (and I ask myself that same question). What prevents us from living a life with others in the context of love, concern, and compassion? What prevents us from presenting yourself to God?