Saturday, Christmas Weekday January 3, 2004 Scripture: 1 John 2:29-3:6; John 1:29-34 Reflection: "If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him, and he in God... God is love. And anyone who lives in love lives in God and God lives in him." - 1 John 4:13-15 Here we have a profound truth: God all-powerful, merciful and loving lives in me. It's not science fiction, not a wild dream, not even a deep desire. No, it is a powerful truth that is the foundation of Christianity. God, Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier, is present within me now, as I read this, as I try to grasp a bit of the wonder of this truth. What a wonder - we can spend a lifetime exploring this truth, discovering ways that we might better realize this truth and most of all sharing this truth by our words and actions. There is a prayer attributed to St. Patrick: "I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity Through belief in the threeness Through confession of the oneness of the Creator of Creation." Suggested Action: Remember today that God is with me as I interact with those I live with, work with, and happen to meet. Sr. Eamon O'Neill, IHM Dunmore, Pennsylvania

If everyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him, and he in God...God is love. Graphic: Sr. Holly Marino, IHM