Greetings on this the Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
Readings: 1 John 2:12-17; Psalm 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Luke 2:36-40
Summary
I am writing to you children, fathers, and young men. You have forgiveness and strength because you know Him – The Word of Life – and through Him conquer Evil.
Children
your sins have been forgiven for his name’s sake.
you know the Father.
Fathers
you know him who is from the beginning. x 2.
Young Men
you have conquered the Evil One. x 2.
you are strong and the word of God remains in you.
Reflection
The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him (Lk 2:40).
John writes us this lovely exhortation nestled in this letter of warning about false ideas. The center of the exhortation is the fathers.
you know him who is from the beginning.
Children and young men get their model and inspiration from the fathers of the community. How they are, so will the children be.
Fathers who act forgiven.
Fathers who know the Father.
Father who are strong in faith and fight evil.
Fathers with the strength of the Word of Life.
These fathers make sons and young men who know too. And the word remains … until they become fathers and do likewise.
Personal Reflection
Men, know your importance in the formation of children and young men.
How you live so they will too.
Come and be renewed: https://www.catholicmenforjesusflorida.com/annual-men-s-day
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/123025.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry