Sermon Introduction –
Jesus says, “Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you.” What a hard teaching to follow! In the face of division, God calls us to love relentlessly. How might you bring love into the world?
Introduction to this week’s readings –
Mercy. Mercy. Mercy. Joseph lives it in Egypt. Jesus preaches it in the gospel. The Spirit guides us into merciful lives with the power of forgiveness to reconcile what is fractured and divided. Such merciful living is the baptismal blessing of having put on Christ. It is the gift of the life-giving Spirit. It is a reflection of God’s glory revealed in Christ.
[TAP] for this week’s readings
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