Sustenance

In the desert of our uncertainty, in our exile from what we have known, Jesus Christ become the oasis through whom we receive the sustenance we need to live with the question of what is next.  Nothing - not pandemic, not civil strife, not the political landscape, can separate us from God’s love poured on us through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Challenge

Be mindful that what you eat and drink this week – what you take for sustenance – is a gift from God.
 

Presence
Just like Peter who starts to doubt and sinks, we can relate to being afraid in tumultuous times. We should not be afraid.  We are called to trust Jesus and keep our focus on him. Even though it’s a challenge, it’s not impossible. He will not abandon us, especially during these difficult times. Don’t lose touch and trust in the Lord our God, even when we can’t find God, He will find us.
 

Challenge

In times of distress or need, where have you felt God’s presence?  Share that experience with someone!

MERCY

Jesus shows God’s unlimited love and mercy for everyone. We need to do the same. Mercy is one of the key virtues in our lives. Works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor, including forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently. Mercy is a foundation of peace, love, teamwork, and relationships. Mercy is an expression of love and it is the greatest attribute of it.

Challenge

POPE FRANCIS SAYS, “A LITTLE BIT OF MERCY MAKES THE WORLD LESS COLD AND MORE JUST.” Make the world warmer this week by showing mercy.