The profound transformation of the Apostles is witnessed by their joyful willingness to suffer for the name of Jesus. Why? Because they have been filled with the love of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit!
The formal selection of the first deacons reveals the noble calling it is to be chosen to serve others. May we look for opportunities to care for one another with dignity and respect.
The Lord reveals in the Gospel of Matthew how he takes on the services we render to the suffering and marginalized as being done to him. May we take the lesson to heart as we offer our lives to help others today.
Mary’s command to the servants is our command as well. For us to “do whatever he tells you” requires that we are receptive to God’s prompting in our hearts. May we be open to the command of Christ as we follow him today.
When asked if he was the Christ, John the Baptist redirected the crowd to the coming of Jesus. His humility offers us an example about how to live our lives as we follow the Lord.
The Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus sending out the Twelve Apostles, empowering them to carry out his work. Their example inspires us to offer our lives for the Lord’s service today.
The exhortation in the First Letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians inspires us to cultivate hearts that are full of God’s love. What a great way to enter into the season of Advent!
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