September 16, 2026
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian
Faith, Hope, Love
…the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13

In the Rite of Baptism, after asking the name of the child and the intention of the parents to have their child baptized, the celebrant asks the parents a question that always makes me chuckle, “Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking?” At that moment, we understand what we’re able to understand. Yet, for much that is to come, it’s God’s mercy that we don’t really understand all we’re undertaking!

I have heard today’s epistle proclaimed at countless weddings. “Love is patient…It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude…It is not quick-tempered…Love never fails.” Like the promise parents make at their child’s Baptism, it’s a beautiful and powerful description of the love that the couple promises to each another. But it’s not a promise any of us can live out without God’s grace.

Lord, help me remember to ask you for more grace when I need it.

- Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda

1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 ✚ Psalm 33:2-5, 12, 22 ✚ Luke 7:31-35
From the Bible: Love is patient, Love is kind. Image by John Kwan | stock.adobe.com
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Salina (not in control)
September 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM

The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians is called the LOVE chapter ❤️ Without love, faith and hope are meaningless :-(  Love is the glue to faith and hope in 1 Corinthians 13:13, “So these three things continue: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love.” *** Without love, these good things I do and am capable of mean nothing: speaking the angelic language, prophesizing, understanding all things, having great faith, giving generously to help others, or sacrificing my own body for others! 1 Corinthians 13:1-3! *** Love is patient, kind, not jealous, does not brag, not proud,...
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freeter
September 16, 2026 at 10:11 AM

Amen. :)

Jeff M
September 16, 2026 at 10:09 AM

In most times, when asked a question like, "Do you understand . . " , we don't really understand. God did not put us on earth to have all the answers. When faced with things we don't understand, we need to place our trust in Him and know He will give us the right answers when we need them.

ADV
September 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM

AMEN!

Mike
September 16, 2026 at 09:38 AM

Amen

Marko
September 16, 2026 at 09:33 AM

Amen Maria! Thank you and have a blessed day!

CBR
September 16, 2026 at 08:50 AM

Lord God bless us all with your grace and love help us have more grace toward others in Jesus name I pray Amen Amen Amen

Stormi
September 16, 2026 at 08:34 AM

Maria thank you for your words of encouragement to guide us through our day. Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a heavenly earth.

Holly
September 16, 2026 at 08:28 AM

Amen!

Gary
September 16, 2026 at 08:27 AM

"Lord help me to remember to ask you for more grace when I need it." Thanks Maria for your words today. Amen!

Cheryl
September 16, 2026 at 07:34 AM

Amen... love makes the world go around

From the Bible: Love is patient, Love is kind. Image by John Kwan | stock.adobe.com
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