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 Invitation – “God offers us a new life in Christ, free from the power of sin and death.”
Theme – The Believer’s Union with Christ in His Death and Resurrection
“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.”
Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God 1 who has loved me and given himself up for me.” 2
Reflection
Can you feel the depth of this invitation? “I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me.” This is not just a theological statement; it’s a personal, intimate embrace. God is not distant; He is within you, living through you. He invites you to let go of the old self, the burdens and chains that bind you, and to step into the freedom of His life.
Think of it: He loved you so much that He gave Himself up for you. He sees you, knows you, and desires a relationship with you. This isn’t a distant call; it’s a whisper to your heart. He invites you to live by faith, trusting in His love and letting Him guide your steps.
During Lent, we are invited to strip away the distractions and listen deeply to this invitation. This is a time to renew our baptismal promises, to reaffirm our “yes” to Christ. He is not asking for perfection, but for your heart, your willingness to let Him live in you. He wants you to experience the joy of a life lived in His presence, a life transformed by His love.
Let this Lent be a moment of profound encounter with the living Christ within you. Accept His invitation to live in Him, to walk in His light, and to let His love transform every part of your being.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank you for your invitation to live in you. Help me to surrender my life to you, to let you live through me. I open my heart to your love, trusting that you are with me, always. Renew my faith and strengthen me to live out my baptismal promises. Amen.
Action
Take a moment to write down one area of your life where you feel you are not fully living in Christ. Offer this to Him in prayer, asking Him to fill that space with His presence and guide you toward a deeper union with Him.
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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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