John Roselle S.J.May 22, 2014, 12:00:00 AM< 1 min read

22 May 2014

Introductory Prayer

Father, you created me and put me on earth for a purpose. Jesus, you died for me and call me to complete your work. Holy Spirit, you help me to carry out the work for which I was created and called. In your presence and name—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—I begin my reflection. May all my thoughts and inspirations have their origin in you and be directed to your glory.

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter

Peter proclaims, “…we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus.” He affirms this statement applies equally to Jews and Gentiles. I think we do well to reflect on it in three parts. First, “we believe,” indicates the collective experience of faith that we share with the apostles. Second, our faith is “that we are saved.” That is to say, we are rescued from the eternal death that sin brings. Third, this salvation is only “through the grace of the Lord Jesus,” who gave His life for us. Do we trust in God’s promises and actions? Is God’s grace enough for us, or do we feel like we have to prove or save ourselves?

By John Roselle, S.J.

May 22nd, 2014

22 May 2014

22 May 2014

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