Scripture: 1st John 3:16
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.
Thought for the Day: I’m currently on retreat with a group of clergy, and it is the same group that went to Italy four years ago. I’m reminded of our exploration of some of the catacombs around Rome, including Pricilla’s catacombs. As I listened to our guide speak about the more than 40,000 Christians buried in the nearly 10 miles of tunnels, I was struck by the number of infant graves. The inscriptions and paintings were very moving. Our guide also spoke about the more than 1,000 martyrs buried in that set of catacombs alone, and how the rich and poor were buried side by side. The faithfulness of these people in both life and death was incredibly moving. I felt as if I was walking on holy ground. These words from 1st John reflect the stories of the faithful, especially those I encountered in the catacombs.
Prayer: God, though I may never be asked to die for the faith, I pray that I will find the courage to give deeply of myself for the sake of your kingdom. Amen.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Dinner at 5:30pm
Intro. to ARK at 6:30pm
(Skills for relating to kids)
