Today, we reflect on the profound message encapsulated in 2 Corinthians 5:17: ‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!’ This verse speaks to the boundless grace and transformative power that comes with a relationship with Christ.
In Christ, we are not defined by our past mistakes or shortcomings. Instead, we are invited into a journey of becoming a new creation—forgiven, redeemed, and filled with the transformative love of God.
In embracing this truth, we let go of the burdens that weigh us down and step into the promise of a fresh start. It is a reminder that, through Christ, we are given the opportunity to leave behind the old patterns of life and embrace a new way of being—a life infused with purpose, grace, and divine love.
St John the Baptist Hey 