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The Resurrected Life: Embracing Love and Service
“For the Souls in Purgatory – Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord”
Romans 12:9-16
Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. Bless those who persecute [you], bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.
Grace Prayed For
The grace to embody the sincere, selfless, and honor-bestowing love described in this passage, allowing the power of the resurrection to transform our interactions with others and fuel our commitment to the Great Commission.
Reflection
The resurrection of Jesus shattered the chains of death and poured out a new life, a life characterized by the radical love described in this passage from Romans. This isn’t a love born of mere sentiment, but a deep, sincere commitment to good and a rejection of evil, mirroring Christ’s own sacrifice. The call to “anticipate one another in showing honor” echoes Jesus’ own humility in washing the feet of his disciples. As resurrected people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to this same fervent service and joyful hope, even amidst suffering. This love isn’t confined within church walls; it extends to blessing our persecutors and sharing in the joys and sorrows of all. This passage reveals the very heart of the Great Commission: to make disciples through a love that is tangible, selfless, and reflects the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection in our lives, drawing others into the same intimate relationship with Him.
Growing in Intimacy/Union with Jesus
This passage reveals the character of Christ – his deep love, his humility, his unwavering commitment to doing good. By striving to live out these commands, we align ourselves more closely with his heart and his way of being in the world, fostering a deeper and more intimate connection 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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