What if Lent Could Rekindle Your Faith? Exploring the Kerygma
Life can take us on unexpected paths, and sometimes our faith journey can feel like it’s taken a detour. If you’ve found yourself distant from your faith, or if you’re simply curious about exploring it again, this Lenten season offers a gentle invitation to reconnect. These daily reflections focus on the Kerygma, the core message of Christianity – a message of love, hope, and new beginnings. We’ll be exploring eight key “Acts” of God’s story, from creation to our present call to partnership with Him. There’s no pressure, no judgment, just an invitation to consider a different perspective and perhaps rediscover a connection you thought was lost.
Act 5 of the Kerygma: The core of the Paschal Mystery
Theme – Embracing the Manifestation of Divine Love.
“The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith. It is the ultimate proof of God’s love and power, and it guarantees our own resurrection and eternal life. Through Christ’s resurrection, we are united with him, sharing in his victory over sin and death.”
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
“For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures and that he was buried and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.”
Reflection
Today’s reading from 1 Corinthians reminds us of the central truth of our faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is not just a historical event; it is the foundation of our hope, the guarantee of our own eternal life. As we journey through Lent, we are invited to contemplate the profound significance of the resurrection. It is a testament to God’s unwavering love, his power over death, and his promise of new life.
In this Act of the Kerygma, we are reminded that through Christ’s resurrection, we are united with him. We share in his victory over sin and death, and we are given the hope of eternal life. This is not a distant promise; it is a reality that we can experience here and now. As we draw closer to Easter, let us allow the joy and hope of the resurrection to fill our hearts and transform our lives.
Prayer
Loving God, we thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, and for the promise of eternal life. Help us to live out our baptismal promises, to share your love with the world, and to live in the hope of your resurrection. Amen.
Action
Today, take a moment to reflect on the meaning of the resurrection. How does it change your life? How does it give you hope? Share your thoughts and reflections with a friend or loved one.
The Kerygma
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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