- Amy Welborn
Wow! Amy, that's very true.
Although I was already aware of this deep invisible bound and felt it in my Christian life, I recently got a taste of how far and wide that bound extends in Catholism. And I am so thankful God is calling me to a new hope and horiizon spiritually. I'm excited to discover Him in new all ways theough Catholic chuch and Catholic sisters and brothers.
* in whole new ways through the Catholic Church
Indeed, we are, "no longer strangers and sojourners, but (we) are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God........with Christ Jesus Himself as the capstone." Ephesians 2:19, 20b
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you (we) are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28
What is our common bond as we pass each other in the stores?
"Go out to all the world and tell the Good News. (Mark 16:15) Praise the LORD, all you nations; glorify Him, all you peoples!" (Psalm 117:1)
So how do we recognize each other in the household of God?
"A new command I (Jesus) give you (us): Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
"If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?" Matthew 5:46-47
"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I (Jesus) tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:43-45a
How often is the Name of Jesus mentioned in my conversations daily? Are His promises and His postmortems on my life mentioned in passing conversations in the supermarkets? How do I bless others as I encounter them? Actually, I am blessed when I mention His Name as I encounter others! "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." John 20:29
Lord Jesus, show me the opportunities today to tell others about You, Who You are, what you have done, where You are and that You are coming back! Amen!
Go Tell It On The Mountain by Cedarmont Kids
https://youtu.be/72LE487YZ-U
We Believe by Newsboys
https://youtu.be/FtPmX7e_Rpw
Linda, Thank you for your prayers :-) Everyday, I learn my Scripture through LF Daily Catholic Devotions with the guidance of the Holy Spirit before I read the comments and I google whatever questions or words I have ending it with "Bible Verse" to see what else God has to say to me :-) I don't (actually can't because I am getting old) memorize Scriptures, but God does remind me of His Word when He talks to me :-)
Salina,
You have proven that Catholics DO know their scripture. Amen! I pray that you are evangelizing.
Amen! One of my favorite verses John 20:29. Thank you:)
Let's Go Pens! Wait.....we already won!
It's just a southern thing, I guess. Roll Tide! God bless!
Amen. Thank you Holy Father for this day and for today's Gospel. Thank you Lord for my faith, my life and for my family. Thank you Holy Father most of all for your great sacrifice and for the opportunity of forgiveness and reconciliation. Please Lord have mercy. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen
Amen
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Amen. :)