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This week's readings remind us that God brings life, hope, and renewal, even when situations seem hopeless.
In Romans 8:6–11, Paul contrasts living according to the flesh with living according to the Spirit. A mind focused only on worldly concerns leads to spiritual emptiness, but a mind led by the Spirit brings life and peace. This is a powerful promise that God’s life-giving power is present with us now.
In John 11:1–45, we see this promise in action through the story of Lazarus. When Lazarus dies, it seems like all hope is lost. Mary and Martha are grieving, and the situation appears beyond help. Yet Jesus shows compassion, even weeping with them, before performing the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead.
Together, these readings show that God’s Spirit brings life out of death. Whether we experience spiritual struggles, grief, or difficult circumstances, God’s power is greater than what we face. C.T
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Gracious Father,
you gave up your Son
out of love for the world:
lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion,
that we may know eternal peace
through the shedding of our Saviour’s blood,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
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