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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 6 of the Kerygma: The Church and the Sacraments
Theme – The Believer’s Union with Christ in His Death and Resurrection
Jesus chooses His disciples to carry on His mission (Matthew 28:19-20). He establishes the Church as a visible expression of His love on earth. Through the sacraments, He offers us the grace to live a life transformed by His love (CCC 1076).
Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission
“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.”
Reflection
As we approach the end of Lent, let us reflect on the powerful invitation Jesus extends to us in today’s Gospel reading. He commands us to “go” and make disciples, to share the Good News of His love and salvation with the world. This is not a task for a select few, but a call to each of us, a challenge to step out of our comfort zones and into the world as witnesses to Christ’s transforming power.
Jesus does not send us alone. He promises to be with us always, empowering us with His Spirit to fulfill this mission. This is a reminder that our faith is not meant to be a private affair, but a shared journey of love and discipleship. As we reflect on our Lenten journey, let us consider how we can answer this call to be disciples and make disciples in turn.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank you for your invitation to be a disciple and to share your love with the world. Fill me with your Spirit and give me the courage to step out in faith and make disciples. Help me to see the opportunities to share your Good News in my daily life and to be a light of hope and love to those around me. Amen.
Action
Today, take a moment to reflect on someone in your life who may be seeking spiritual guidance or support. Reach out to them, offer them your friendship, and share your faith journey with them.
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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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