Jesus not on your lips alone

“Do not have Jesus Christ on your lips, 

and the world in your hearts.”

St. Ignatius of Antioch

1 John 2:15-17 ~ Do Not Love the things of this World

15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

Blessed are you, Lord Jesus, Saviour of the World

Blessed are you, Lord Jesus, Saviour of the world, for giving your life to save us,

by your precious blood we are saved.

You promised living waters to those who seek the truth,

give us that water to quench our thirst.

You sent disciples to announce the Good News to all people,

sustain those who proclaim your word.

To those who carry your cross today in anguish,

grant patience and courage.

AMEN.

O God, you are our blessed light,

awaken us this new day.

By the resurrection of your Son, you have enlightened the world,

and given us new hope.

By your Spirit you gave wisdom to the disciples of your Son,

send your Spirit upon us and make us faithful.

Light of the nations, shine on those who dwell in darkness,

open their eyes to know you, the only true God.

AMEN.

Lights in the World

Philippians 2:12-18

¹² Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, ¹³ for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

¹⁴ Do all things without grumbling or disputing, ¹⁵ that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, ¹⁶ holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. ¹⁷ Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. ¹⁸ Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.