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Today’s Reflection
Our faith commitment joins us to other pilgrims on the way, we are challenged to live the new life together. We become part of that continuing community of God’s people who exhibit willingness to listen to one another.
—Elizabeth J. Canham, Heart Whispers: Benedictine Wisdom for Today (Upper Room Books, 1999)
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Today’s Question
Have you ever listened with love to someone who you disagreed with? How did their perspective change your heart? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Complete my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, being united, and agreeing with each other.
—Philippians 2:2-11 (CEB)
Prayer for the Week
O God, you sow seeds of life and love in places where others have lost all hope for success. Give me the faith to plant seeds alongside you, even if I never see the harvest. Amen.
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Something More
Lectionary Readings
- Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
- Philippians 2:1-13
- Matthew 21:23-32
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