Presentation of the Lord / Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Today Fr. George said that every child is a gift from God and so belongs to the whole community of believers. “What are we beyond what we can see? Do I bring out the best in myself? In others? Baptized in Christ are we living where we’re supposed to be? Are we true children of God— dedicated to him, rooted in our faith in Jesus?”
The Mother of God… carried the true light in her arms and brought him to those who lay in darkness. We, too, should carry a light for all to see and reflect the radiance of the true light as we hasten to meet him (St. Sophronius).
[E]ach of us is called to labor together with God. […] No matter our starting point, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord invites us to recognize God’s fledgling appearances in our world, to marvel at the mystery, and to dedicate ourselves to nurturing it (Mary M. McGlone, CSJ).
This coming week, as we pray, let us open our eyes and hearts to see, feel, and proclaim the source of salvation among us. […] Let us trust that God will reveal the divine presence that dwells in all as we encounter other ordinary people who love God in extraordinary ways (Linda McMahon).
Lord Jesus, you are my hope and my life. May I never cease to place all my trust in you. Fill me with the joy and strength of the Holy Spirit that I may boldly point others to your saving presence and words of eternal life (Don Schwager).
“If only we would permit ourselves not to see the present, but to gaze steadfastly with hope at things a little more distant” (St. Basil).
February 2, 2020
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