St. Clare of Montefalco Parish

Christmas decorations have been tucked away in storage for another year – hopefully a more joyful, peaceful, and friendlier year. Our churches will look a bit simpler, plain – ordinary. But isn’t it in those moments God speaks to us, reveals himself, and is present beside us? Isn’t it in those moments that we are asked to live out our baptismal promises we renewed last Sunday? Isn’t it in those moments we are asked to say: I am Gods’ beloved child. God will use my talents and gifts to build his Kingdom. I deserve respect and dignity. Striving to live Jesus’ example, imitating him in mercy, charity, peace, goodwill, and healing that can transform, change not only our normal ordinary daily activities and moments of encounter, but also the wider land in which we live. Just like in the life of the Apostles from today’s Gospel. Let’s us be open to those ordinary encounters with God’s grace and go see where God is staying nowadays. Be Bold Be Holy Be Catholic.