The author of the First Letter of St. Peter, today's firs reading (1 Pt 4:7-13) was written at the end of the first century, when "the way" was under persecution, and Christians needed encouragement to maintain their faith and identity. Its message continues to apply to us today. "be serious and sober-minded so that you will be able to pray Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining." (1 Pt 4:7-9).
With the change of seasons, with academic years either concluding or just getting started, tension could be in the air, and the need to remain stable, sober, focused, loving and prayerful becomes more imperative than usual. May we cheerfully encourage one another to stay positive until the break or vacation we need is upon us.
Bro. Rene
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