Purify

“Purify our conscience almighty God, by your daily visitation….”.

So begins the collect for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2022. We are exhorted to open up space in our hearts, minds, and souls for God’s grace, that we may find the strength and courage to become cleansed crystal clear in God’s sight. How can we manage to do this?  Through self-control, prayer, repentance, wholehearted devotion to the ways of Jesus in our daily lives. In return, God sees our potential, continually renewing us with the living water of the Spirit, continually freeing us from guilt and shame. In the imitation of the purity of Mary and Jesus, we are purified so we can nurture our gifts to grow in the Christian life.

About the Author

Elizabeth T. Massey (Liz) is a retired licensed clinical social worker in the geriatric field who enjoys museums, opera, cooking, and talking about US. and world affairs with friends.