Changed By God To Make A Difference For God

In our epistle lesson, the apostle Paul commands us to rejoice and give thanks always. Really Paul? Really? What is the basis for this seemingly ludicrous command? But once we reorient our worldview to bring it back in line with reality, Paul's commands are not as ludicrous as they appear. Check out what Fr. Maney has to say and see what you think. Lectionary texts for today are Isaiah 61.1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24; John 1.6-8, 19-28.