Journey to Wholeness
Jesus fulfills the lawโnot abolishing, but embodying God’s Torah as wisdom, life, and love.… Read the rest
Mary presented Christ the Firstborn in the temple, offering humanity’s renewal to God.
… Read the restWhen the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, โEvery male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,โ and to offer the sacrifice of โa pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,โ in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.
Unclean spirits trembled, recognizing Jesus as the Holy One of Godโwhose authority commands obedience and ignites holy fire.
… Read the restThen they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The
Jesus calls ordinary fishermen to become fishers of men, inviting us to say “amen” to his adventure of faith.
… Read the restAfter John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: โThis is the time of fulfillment.
… Read the restThen Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John
R. The Lord takes delight in his people.
Sing to the LORD a new song
of praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel be glad in their maker,
let the children of Zion rejoice in their king.… Read the rest
A reflection on 1 John 5:5-13 for Friday after Epiphany: John proclaims three enduring witnessesโthe Spirit, the water, and the bloodโthat testify to Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the source of victory over the world and eternal life.… Read the rest
St. Gregory of Nyssa
“The love of God is the source of all good things.โ
We love because he first loved us.
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“Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.โ
St. Francis of Assisi
There is no fear in love,
but perfect love drives out fear.
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“In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.โ
St. John of the Cross
God is love,
and whoever remains in love
remains in God and God in him.