Presence

The more we call on God, the more we can feel God’s presence. Day by day we are drawn closer to the loving heart of God.

Freedom

I ask for the grace
to let go of my own concerns
and be open to what God is asking of me,
to let myself be guided and formed by my loving Creator.

Consciousness

At this moment, Lord, I turn my thoughts to You.
I will leave aside my chores and preoccupations.
I will take rest and refreshment in Your presence.

The Word of God

¹⁶“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.

¹⁷“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through him. ¹⁸Those who believe in him are not condemned, but those who do not believe are condemned already because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

Inspiration

We’re with Nicodemus today and ask him to teach us what he wishes. He appears in our story out of the dark shadows, for he knows only too well that he dare not antagonise his fellow religious leaders. Yet he has an inner honesty that compels him to interrogate Jesus on a number of difficult issues. Evil is darkness, but through Jesus’ coming into the world, the power of that darkness is controlled. We ask, Lord, that you continue to keep it at bay for us. 

Conversation

I settle myself once again after hearing the Word of God. What would I like to take with me into my day? What do I want to remember from today’s reading or prayer time?

Conclusion

I thank God for His gift of love
as I go forth with joy and hope
to serve His people.

Amen