17 Dec 2023
My Soul Rejoices in My God
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For 17 December 2023, Gaudete Sunday, based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil.
May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.
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.
Donna
17 December 2023 @ 2:10 am
Thank you, Beth, for your encouragement to live Gospel joy in all circumstances!
Claire
18 December 2023 @ 1:03 am
“Deep down joy, YES!” Thanks, Beth
Patricia Sullivan OP
18 December 2023 @ 1:44 am
Thanks, Beth,
I needed to hear this today.
Peggy Devlin, OP
18 December 2023 @ 2:01 am
Beth —- This is a keeper! This profound message is being received by me as I conclude a weekend retreat; what a gift. Thanks ???? Peggy
Peggy Devlin, OP
18 December 2023 @ 2:13 am
Sorry for the question marks – should be exclamations ????
Mary Ellen Green
18 December 2023 @ 3:07 am
Your preaching always stirs my soul. Today was no exception. Thank you!
Marianne
18 December 2023 @ 3:37 am
Thanks, Beth, for the joyful message even in these times of grief.
Patricia Magee
18 December 2023 @ 5:59 am
Thank you Beth, for your reminder that we are call to rejoice in all circumstances- Joy is a gift seeking our acceptance at all times.
Louise
18 December 2023 @ 6:13 am
I welcome joy today!
Thanks, Beth.
Pat Stringer, OP
18 December 2023 @ 6:32 am
Thanks for reminding us that praying, giving thanks and rejoicing are so important in our lives especially during these difficult times.
Connie Koch OP
18 December 2023 @ 7:24 am
Beth, Your prayer filled wisdom always guides me in my response to the Word of our God.
I’m holding onto my deep down confidence
in God!
Mary Steele
18 December 2023 @ 11:06 am
Thank you!
Kate Lindemann
18 December 2023 @ 1:06 pm
Beth, Thanks for this. Have not been in touch in awhile….have no idea how to reach you. Hope you are well.
Beth
19 December 2023 @ 2:17 am
Thanks to you all for your comments on today’s preaching. May we all be joyful bearers of the light in this Advent/Christmas season and beyond. Beth
BRIGID CANNON, OP
19 December 2023 @ 4:33 am
Dear Beth,
AMEN, ALLELUIA, PRAISE GOD AND BE JOYFUL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES!!!!!
GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CONTINUED PREACHING OF THE GOOD NEWS!
BRIGID CANNON, OP
Kathleen Hebbeler
19 December 2023 @ 5:00 am
Thank you for HOPE!