Faith & Mission
Prayer
THE RESURRECTION is a message of unparalleled hope—and unparalleled joy.
A seriously underappreciated part of the Christian life, joy undergirds Jesus’ preaching, is the fruit of most of his miracles and is the most natural response to the Resurrection.
Consider how often the word is mentioned in some form in the Gospels:
“Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, `I thank you, Father. . .”‘
“The entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that he was doing.”
“You have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.”
“Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.”
“While in their joy they were disbelieving…”
“The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.”
(Fr James Martin S.J Jesus, A Pilgrimage)
We offer this prayer:
Dear Lord,
May I realise afresh today what Your death and resurrection mean for me. Forgiveness, freedom, and the ability to walk with You through this fallen world into eternity. May I always find my satisfaction in You and Your willingness to offer Yourself to me.
In Jesus'
Amen
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