So a new “Hunger Games” movie, “Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” just came out, and this is not a spoiler. However, the two main characters, Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray, have an excellent relationship. Lucy Gray, everything about her, inspires Coriolanus Snow to be good and to be more virtuous. She is the light. She is the hope for Coriolanus Snow.
Today, we celebrate the blessed Epiphany of the Lord, where Jesus Christ is the light and the hope for all of us. He is the one who brings out the goodness, who brings out the virtue in our hearts. So, no matter what religion you are, no matter what culture you are from, no matter what nation you are from, Jesus Christ is the answer. He is the light for us all. It all comes from Him, and it all ends with Him. Blessed Epiphany, I’m praying for you all. This is Spirit Juice. Peace.
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No Side Hustles in Our Faith
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Love Like Jesus
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Keep It Simple
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