3rd Sunday of Easter

Reflection

“Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”  
~ Luke 24:46-48

Prayer

God of mercy,

We know we are not always who you create us and call us to be. We can hurt our loved ones, we can fail to act for the good of others, we can be self-interested rather than selfless. Fill us with the grace of repentance and open our hearts to your forgiveness and mercy. Stir within us the flame of your love and give us the courage to walk in newness of life. We make this prayer through Christ our Risen Lord. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on dimensions of my life for which I need to repent. How might my acceptance of God’s forgiveness and mercy create a new life within me?