Interfaith Unity

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

~~Isaiah 8:23-9:3~~Psalm 27~~1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17~~Matthew 4:12-23~~

The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light...

The great light being the coming of the Lord.
Jesus is the light of the world.
Too many do not recognize this as the truth.
Too many are still waiting and searching for something
 they cannot begin to explain.
We live in a world where division is more common than unity.
So many people fighting against one another within the same country.

...be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.

Saint Paul reminds the people that we all belong to Christ
not individual religious leaders.
Jesus called individuals from all walks of life and differing occupations.
He calls all to follow him...he brought the light of salvation
to all peoples...if we just believe in faith.

Recently in my city there was an interfaith prayer service,
while I was not able to attend,
I do believe it is a worthwhile endeavor.

The more we can come together and share
with one another the more understanding we will gain.

Coming together for a common goal will allow
 us greater communication.

In this space of prayer we can begin to appreciate our similarities
rather than focusing on our differences.

Praying that when we come together we may all
...gaze on the loveliness of the LORD...

Sitting together in prayerful silence
may be more important than any spoken words.

Blessings as we seek unity in the presence of the Lord.
We are all called to follow our Lord.
There is only one light source!
Peace.