"What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life-- for the life was made visible;" 1 John 1:1 (full readings)
Rich's Reflections: The life-giving Word of God became flesh as our Lord Jesus Christ so that we may know Him and have a relationship with Him. As humans, we are sensory beings and God knows that, because He created us so. That is why He makes Himself present to us in ways that we can relate to Him. After Christ's Ascension, He sent the Holy Spirit to give birth to His body, the Church. It is through the Church that we can feel the presence of Jesus in the love that we share with others. Through the Church's book, the Bible, we can hear the voice of Jesus and communicate with Him in prayer. We can see God's presence in His creations, in nature around us, and also imprinted on our very own bodies. It is in life, that we see the Word of life -- Jesus, our Lord, because Jesus is life. Lord, open my my eyes so that I may see Your presence. Amen.
Faith Challenge: Prayerfully reflect on the presence of Christ around you and share this with others.
* Victory at the food court; As the year 2010 was winding to an end, something marvelous happened at a food court in a Canadian shopping mall. Suddenly, the patrons came to life and began to sing, to sing beautifully, to sing the Hallelujah Chorus of Handel’s Messiah.
Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). View, add, update Prayers on our website. Let’s pray now.
Feast Day: St. John was one of the first apostles to witness the risen Christ (John 20:8) and is one of the major contributors of the New Testament. He was able to write the word of God, because he so intimately knew the Word of God, Jesus.
Faith Quote: "The Word who found a dwelling in Mary’s womb comes to knock on the heart of every person with singular intensity this Christmas." - Pope John Paul II
Through Christ Our Lord,
* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (23% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa
* Evangelize:Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.
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