We can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today and forever.

Jesus said: I do not seek my own will, but the will of the one who sent me.

From the book of Psalms: You have delivered my soul from death, Lord, that I may walk in the presence of God in the light of the living.

To the Samaritan who returned to thank Jesus for healing him, Jesus said: Rise and go. Your faith has saved you.

Paul writes: Let yourselves be guided by the Spirit. For the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night long without catching anything, but because you say so I will let down the nets.”

You shall do no injustice in judgment, but administer justice to your fellow-citizen justly. Love your neighbour as yourself.

John writes: How great a love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called God’s children. And that is what we are!