Lex’s sermon reminds us that in times of chaos and uncertainty, we need to return to the basics of our faith. He compares our struggles today to those described by the poet Yeats and experienced by the early church in Corinth. Just like Yeats wrote about a world falling apart, and Paul addressed the division in his community, we too are living in a time of shifting norms, fear, and conflict. Paul’s message to the Corinthians is simple but powerful: Christ died for our sins, rose again, and offers us new life. This truth frees us from the need to prove ourselves or feel superior to others. Instead, it calls us to love God and our neighbors. By grounding ourselves in this foundational belief, we can find hope and healing, even in the face of division and uncertainty.
Lex also reflects on the story of Simon Peter being called by Jesus, showing us how repentance and trust lead to new life. Simon was a fisherman, but Jesus transformed his everyday work into something extraordinary. For us, following Jesus doesn’t mean abandoning our daily lives but allowing God to use our unique gifts to share love and hope with others. Lex reminds us that our calling, or vocation, is the place where what brings us joy meets the world’s deep need. In a world full of fear and struggle, remembering that we are children of the Resurrection helps center us and gives us the strength to live out our faith. By holding onto this truth, we can let God transform our ordinary lives into something extraordinary.
Reflection Questions for this Week:
- How can grounding ourselves in the basic truth that we are “children of the Resurrection” help us handle the fear, conflict, and uncertainty we experience in today’s world?
- Simon Peter’s story shows us that repentance and trust in Jesus can lead to new life. What are some ways we can “let down our nets” in trust, even when we feel tired, unsure, or afraid?
- Lex talks about finding our vocation as the meeting point between what brings us joy and what the world needs. How can we identify this calling in our own lives and allow God to transform our everyday work into something meaningful?