On this last day of the year, let us:
Let's not wait till next year to accept the graces of this year. We don't want the baggage of past years to make it even more difficult to meet the challenges of next year.
When Jesus died, He said: "It is finished" (Jn 19:30). Jesus gave glory to the Father by finishing the work the Father gave Him to do (Jn 17:4). St. Paul prayed: "I put no value on my life if only I can finish my race and complete the service to which I have been assigned by the Lord Jesus" (Acts 20:24). "I am sure of this much: that He Who has begun the good work in you will carry it through to completion, right up to the day of Christ Jesus" (Phil 1:6). The Lord finishes what He starts. Let Him finish up 2021 today.
| PRAYER: | Father, cleanse the temple of my heart (see Lk 19:45). |
| PROMISE: | "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, and we have seen His glory: the glory of an only Son coming from the Father, filled with enduring love." –Jn 1:14 |
| PRAISE: | The First Ecumenical Council of the Church at Nicaea (in modern-day Turkey) occurred during the reign of Pope St. Sylvester. During his papacy, Christianity was legalized after the conversion of Constantine. |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
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