For Some Things, No Law Is Necessary

Preparing for The Day of Pentecost: Three Days Before Sunday (Year C)

Scripture

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Isaiah 32:11-17; Galatians 5:16-25

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Prayer

O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that we, who have been raised with him, may abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer)

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Reflection

Galatians 5:16-25

Let the fruit ripen—
love, joy, peace,
patience that waits without ticking,
kindness like open palms in winter,
goodness that doesn’t seek applause,
faithfulness that stays
when everything else walks away,
gentleness that cradles a broken wing,
and self-control
like a tree rooted through storms.