09/07/2026
Subject: Modeling Christ's Love: Accountability, Imitation, and Reconciliation
Dear Epiphany Catholic Church & School,
I hope this email finds you reflecting on how our words and actions model Christ’s love and shape the lives of those around us.
This past Sunday we reflected on how much of life is learned by imitation and how we are personally accountable for what we offer others in word and deed. Drawing from Jesus’ stark warning about a millstone and his teaching about conflict, we talked through the hard but necessary steps of going to someone directly, taking two or three witnesses, and bringing issues to the church when reconciliation fails. Saint Paul’s reminder that fulfilling the law is rooted in self-giving love helps us see that our speech and behavior must be formed by Christ’s sacrificial love.
This week I invite you to name one relationship where your words or habits are shaping another and to pray for clarity before you act. Then, in the spirit of Christ’s mercy, go to that person face-to-face prepared to listen and to seek restoration; if you need support, bring two or three trusted witnesses or seek help from our community, and if a relationship proves harmful, step away with charity rather than allow further harm. Receive the Eucharist this week asking God to purify what you offer the world so we don’t unwittingly teach another to sin.
Blessings,
Epiphany Catholic Church & School Team
