"In the beginning
was the Word,
and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was with God
in the beginning.
Through him all things
were made;...
was the light
of all mankind."
(John 1:1-4)
Jesus is the Word, and He is divine. He was with God from the beginning and is God. Everything was made through Jesus, and nothing exists without Him. He is the light that shines in the darkness, bringing hope and guidance to all humanity.
Our existence and sustenance come from Jesus. He is the source of life. In Him, we find true life, both physical and spiritual. Let us seek His light in our daily walk and to reflect His light to others.
In the beginning, the Word was there,
With God, in divine love and care.
The Word was God, eternal and true,
In the beginning, with God, He knew.
Through Him, all things came to be,
The stars, the earth, the sky, the sea.
In Him was life, pure and bright,
And that life was the light of all mankind.
The light that shines in the darkest night,
Guiding us with its radiant light.
The Word made flesh, our Savior dear,
Bringing hope, casting out fear.
In the beginning, the Word was there,
With God, in divine love and care.
Through Him, all things were made,
In His light, we are forever saved.
Lord Jesus,
We come before You in awe and reverence, acknowledging Your divine nature and eternal presence. In the beginning, You were with God, and through You, all things were made.
We thank You for being the source of life, The light that shines in the darkness, guiding us with Your truth and love. Help us to recognize Your presence in our lives, and to live in the light of Your grace.
Grant us the wisdom to see Your hand in creation, and the strength to follow Your path. May we reflect Your light to those around us, bringing hope and joy to a world in need.
Amen.
Pericope:
I: Prologue
PROLOGUE
John 1:1-18
Gospel Acclamation
The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. To those who accepted him he gave power to become the children of God.
Gospel | John 1:1-18
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; 5 the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 6 A man named John was sent from God. 7 He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, but the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, but his own people did not accept him. 12 But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, 13 who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only-begotten Son, full of grace and truth. 15 John testified to him and cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’” 16 From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace, 17 because while the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. The only-begotten Son, God, who is at the Father’s side, has revealed him.
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