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TODAY’S WORD…

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Jesus said,

“I have come to bring fire to the earth,

and how I wish it were blazing already!”

– Luke 12:49

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REFLECTION…

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In the Bible,

fire is often used to describe God’s burning love for men.

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This divine love

finds its highest expression in the Son of God becoming man

who, in turn, gives up His life out of love for us.

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This is why Jesus so wants us

to be ablaze with a fire that acquires its strength in prayer;

a fire that is made evident through apostolic zeal

and determination.

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This same fire spreads throughout the earth

as we ourselves live in accordance to Christ’s teachings

and take Christ’s burning flame of love and hope and joy to others.

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PRAYER…

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Come Lord, and fill me with Your fire.

Burn away my iniquity

and stir up in me

a burning flame of love for You,

and of hope and joy in You.

Come, Lord Jesus, come!

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