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One of the worst sins that a creature could ever commit against its creator is to doubt the goodness of the Creator. This is the original sin, and, because of sin, human beings are lost to living a life with God who is eternity. But it is the will of God for his creatures to live in eternity with God. And so salvation history begins.
In the first reading, we see that Paul is adamant about trusting in God. To Paul, nobody should doubt that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Paul knows what he is talking about, because he has had a personal experience of being saved. He has experienced the inexhaustible patience of Jesus Christ in turning him around. Furthermore he knows that conversion is granted him not only for his own salvation, but "for all the other people who would later have faith in Jesus Christ to come to eternal life". Let us join Paul in giving praise to the Triune God.
To the eternal King, the immortal, invisible and only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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DAILY OFFERING
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Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.
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PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
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INTENTION
That opportunities for education and employment may increase for all young people.
Elaboration
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