22 Feb 2023
The Acceptable Time
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For 22 February 2023, Ash Wednesday, based on 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
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Brothers and sisters, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says,
‘At an acceptable time I have listened to you,
and on a day of salvation I have helped you.’
See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation!
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
23 February 2023 @ 3:26 am
Maria, go clean out that room! He’s in there, waiting for you. Not a “household chore,” it’s a gift! Blessed Lent…
23 February 2023 @ 3:42 am
Dear Valoree,
Thank you for your honest admission of being a procrastinator. I can be the same as well. Yet, you said so well “now this day is the acceptable time” to clean our hearts as well as our house and let God lead us in the light of Love. The world needs our love, peace and prayer. Let us all be doers of the Word this lent.
Blessings on your continue preaching with integrity and sincerity,
Sr. Brigid