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ˈBut when the kindness
and generous love of God
our savior appeared,
not because of any right-
eous deeds we had done
but because of his mercy,
he saved us through the
bath of rebirth and renewal
by the Holy Spirit,
whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior,
so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal
life.ˉ
This is a perfect summary of God˅s grace for us. We did not deserve to be
saved, but through God˅s love, kindness, and mercy we are saved through the
sacrifice of his only son, Jesus Christ. As a result, we are given the hope of eter-
nal life in God˅s Kingdom. Let us be grateful, gracious, and generous as Beloved
Disciplines to our brothers and sisters, and wait for the words, ˈYour faith has
saved you.ˉ
P
RAYER
It is truly right to give you thanks, it is fitting that we offer you praise,
Father of mercy, faithful God.
You sent Jesus Christ your Son among us as redeemer and Lord.
He was moved with compassion for the poor and the powerless,
for the sick and the sinner;
he made himself neighbor to the oppressed.
By his words and actions he proclaimed to the world
that you care for us as a father cares for his children.
And so, with all the angels and saints
we sing the joyful hymn of your praise:
ˈThe Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.ˉ
Amen.
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Ramón B. Barreras and Veronica del Rio-Barreras
Parents of Sofia and Patrick