This is the final episode in Liz's 4-part Advent series. If you're falling prey to comparison games or need a boost to your self-image, this episode is for you.
Lectio Divina:
Matthew 5:16
Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father
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Love Letter from the Father
“My beloved one (Sg 2)… Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you (Jer 1). I drew you with human cords, with bands of love; I fostered you like one who raises an infant to his cheeks (Hos 11). Yes… You are my beloved child, and in you I am well pleased (Mk 1). I have chosen you and not cast you away (Is 41). You shall be called ‘my delight’… for the Lord delights in you… and As the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you (Is 62).
For though the mountains may fall away and the hills be shaken, my love shall never fall away from you (Is 54). I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you (Jer 31). Do you not perceive it (Is 43)? For I know well the plans I have in mind for you… plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future full of hope. When you call me, I will listen to you… When you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me (Jer 29). For I am with you, I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you (Is 41). I will fight for you (Ex 14). And I will not withdraw my merciful love from you (Ps 89).
And so… my daughter… Let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet and your face is lovely. (Sg 2) Behold, I am with you always (Mt 28). Do not be afraid… I have called you by name, and you are mine. You are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you (Is 43).”
- Fr. John Burns (GIVEN Forum 2022)
Liz' related article:
https://www.catholicwomeninbusiness.org/articles/2022/11/10/what-they-are-doing-doesnt-matter
