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Today’s Reflection
The world tells me that my body is either a problem to be fixed or a commodity to be exploited. But contemplative practice invites something else: to be fully present to my embodied self with tenderness and care.
—Aizaiah G. Yong, The Upper Room Disciplines 2027: Daily Devotions Based on the Revised Common Lectionary (Upper Room Books, 2026)
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Today’s Question
What have you done with your body recently? Do your bodily actions come from a place of connection to the Spirit of God? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive due recompense for actions done in the body, whether good or evil.
—2 Corinthians 5:10 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
God who cares for us, give us a glimpse of your hope so that our faith will remain strong. Let us draw near your holy works so that we can live our lives near to you. Amen.
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Something More
Lectionary Readings
- Exodus 12:1-14
- Psalm 149
- Romans 13:8-14
- Matthew 18:15-20
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