July 30, 2023
Romans 8:26-29
While we may have a thing or two to teach Saint Paul about separation, Paul reminds the Church that when we feel alone or abandoned, the grace of God is ours. Whether we know it or not, God's grace is preveniently ours, meaning God's grace goes before us.
Our best selves do not prevent a separation. There is no number of good deeds that can be done to make the grace of God more yours. Likewise, our worst selves do not "separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus," in whom we find rest.
Through Jesus Christ, not only comes the forgiveness of sins but also the rectification of all things that separate us from one another and make us feel as though we are separated from God.
God is stronger than our Sin.
God is stronger than our Death.
