This Sunday we continue to focus on the power and necessity of hope to guide us through our lives. Guiding our attention are two challenging passages of Scripture discussing the day of the Lord. Often this is imagined as a day full of fear and dread. The reality of our world pushes us to acknowledge how life is not always easy, enjoyable or quickly understood. Yet, despite our troubles, God calls us to live with faith, love, and, yes, lots of hope. As we soon prepare for the gifts and teachings of Advent, we seek inspiration and celebration when the day of the Lord can appear. Herein, lies a hope to inspire us through all difficulties and points us to the tangible and meaningful impact we might have, living and acting as a faithful people, full of love and service to a world in so desperate need of both.
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