This is part 2 of the Advent series, "Blessed by God: A Full Life." The blessings that God bestows upon us are unmerited favors. The greatest blessing is salvation in Christ. Sharing life and love with God gives us a full life. This series examines some of the benefits of receiving this blessing. A merciful life begins with the initiative of God to call us to repentance, to remove any obstacle that hinders us from advancing on the journey of faith. It means to be reconciled to God. In the Gospel reading (cf. Luke 3:1-6), Saint John the Baptist is a prophet of God who is preparing the people for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The traditional steps of repentance are an examination of conscience, contrition for our sins, a firm purpose of amendment, confession of our sins, and receiving God’s healing mercy. Next Sunday will examine how reconciliation with God leads to being a joyful disciple who wants to be reconciled with others and to engage in works of mercy.
September 25, 2022 - Enriched by God to Be a Blessing
August 21, 2022 - What Really Counts in Life
July 24, 2022 - Devoted to Praying to a Faithful God
June 26, 2022 = ”Overcoming Obstacles to Resolute Discipleship”
June 12, 2022 - God Wants to be Known and Loved
June 5, 2022 - Patterns of a Spirit-Filled Parish
May 22, 2022 - The Peace of the Lord Be With You Always
May 15, 2022 - Christ-centered Fellowship
May 8, 2022 - God Guides and Guards Us
May 1, 2022 - Our Motivation to Fulfill our Mission
April 24, 2022 - First Things First
April 17, 2022 - Truly, Christ is Risen!
March 27, 2022 - Rejoicing in Our Inheritance from God
March 13, 2022 - Courageous Commitment to Christ
March 9, 2022 - Triumph Over Temptation
March 2, 2022 - The Purpose of Penance is to Praise God
Loving our Enemies: Meeting the Chalennge
February 5, 2022 - Fundamentals of Christian Discipleship
January 23, 2022 - Reverence for the Word of God
January 16, 2022 - Persevering in Prayer
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