The Loving Father, in HIS Wisdom and Goodness, created the human beings to share in HIS Divine Life. When sin destroyed the human communion with God, a plan was born in the Father's Heart to restore that communion. This plan is the 'Church', the gathering together of all those who believe in HIS Son, the Saviour. The preparation for this 'Family of God' began when God called Abraham and chose the Israel as the People of God. Jesus enriched the new Israel by preaching the Good News of the Kingdom of God. The Church was born primarily of Christ's total self-giving for our salvation, anticipated in the institution of the Eucharist and fulfilled on the Cross.The Twelve apostles closely share in Christ's Mission and HIS Power. Peter is the rock upon which Jesus is building the Church. The Holy Spirit was sent on Pentecost in order to continually sanctify the Church. The Church will receive perfection only at the second coming of Jesus Christ. (Ref. CCC 758-769)
Prayer :
Father God, thank YOU for YOUR loving plan of the 'Church'. Son God, thank YOU for the gift of YOU to us. Holy Spirit God, thank YOU for bestowing upon us, the Church, YOUR varied charismatic gifts.
Bonded with the Catholic Church..
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