Today’s Reflection
We see our own nothingness, that our very existence is ours by grace and not because we have a right to it, and every grace beyond our existence as well—it is all given to us with boundless love.
—Catherine of Siena, edited by Keith Beasley-Topliffe, The Upper Room Spiritual Classics: Writings of Catherine of Siena (Upper Room Books, 2017)
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Today’s Question
Many people have been harmed by fire-and-brimstone teachings about people’s worthlessness. Is there any room in the Christian message for believing we are nothing without God? How can believing this bring life and worth to all people? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit. Without me, you can’t do anything.
—John 15:5 (CEB)
Prayer for the Week
God of love, we are nothing without you. It is your graciousness that brings us into true life in God the Father. We pray that we can love you and love our neighbors with the same love you extend to us. Amen.
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Something More
Lectionary Readings
- Judges 4:1-7
- Psalm 123
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
- Matthew 25:14-30
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