In his testing in the wilderness, Jesus turns from evil and turns toward the Way that will lead to the cross – a way that leads us to life.

The glory of God in Jesus comes to life on the mountain top, and in everyday acts of healing, and in us.

In a world fueled by enmity and retribution, Jesus commands love: Love God. Love others. Love yourself. Love your enemy. Love everyone. No exceptions.

In these days of turmoil, God’s grace meets us where we are and empowers us to be both humble and bold, in the name of Jesus.

The Body of Christ lives out love for the well-being of all people. It’s the love we see in Jesus Christ – “the kind of love that longs for the well-being of the beloved.” It’s a love that never forgets the vulnerable. It’s a love that always seeks the common good. 

Grounded in Christ, empowered by the Spirit, we engage the work that is ours to do in the world. The Spirit gifts each of us with particular gifts that together we embody for the common good.

In the waters of baptism, we find our identity with and in Christ, in a community of mutuality and sharing. In a tumultuous world, we ground ourselves there.

The prophets look to what God is doing in the world: Always, God is bringing new life for a new day. Let’s begin every day there.