Well it has been a bit since I last posted. I will admit, I have been busy with my studies with lots of reading and homework. I was never a great student and sometimes the struggle has been there. Especially last week, between the tough class and literally suffering cluster migraines all week long, not my best week.
I have been reading my bible in between the Divine Office and our books for our classes. So this morning I opened it up to look for something else and I stopped at Romans 12 9-21. I read this passage and it spoke to me and I truly feel what we need now more than anything is lots of love.
Romans 12 9-21
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love on another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, preserve in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly, do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this your will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Wishing everyone a very blessed day!
Rev. Lorie
