Above our comfort /consolation
more than ever
we rejoiced still more
at the joy of Titus,
because his spirit had been refreshed
by all of you.
Because if I had boasted (about) something
to him
about you
I have not been disappointed.
But as
in truth
I have spoken everything
So also our boasting
to Titus
became true
and his affection
for you all
is greater
as he remembers
the obedience of you all
how you received him
with fear and trembling
I rejoice
because I have complete confidence
in you all.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is discord, union;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy,
For your mercy and for your truth’s sake. Amen