THE GOSPEL
John 3:14-21For God so loved the world …
Nicodemus
came to Jesus at night.
His heart aching to know more
about God. So Jesus explained to him
and to us,
how much God cares.
God so loved the world that
that he gave his
only son.
We know how much it cost the Father.
In the story of Abraham and Isaac
We can see how Abraham felt
before God said to stop.
Now we know how
God felt when
offering his
Son.
God loved us that much.
God loved us first.
He knew we needed Jesus,
whom we can see and touch and love.
Thank you, God, for
love incarnate
THE FIRST READING
2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23
Early and often did the Lord, the God of their fathers,
send his messengers to them.
Father in heaven,
I ran into you early this morning when I caught a glimpse
of the crescent moon through the kitchen window.
And in the news: everyone was donating food
to feed the hungry
Later I saw you when Al, a homeless man,
taught me once more about gratitude.
And when laughter diffused tension,
And when
doctors and nurses went
without sleep, caring
for the sick.
Yes, Lord,
your messengers
come early and often.
Keep us always open to them.
