26 October 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections

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TOPIC: DO I HUNGER FOR THE LORD'S PRESENCE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS?

First Reading: Ephesians 4: 7-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5
Alleluia: Ezekiel 33: 11
Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9

Some parables encourage us to examine our lives, but this parable also offers a promise. They remind us that we are not on our own. The Lord, our vinedresser, knows how to help us. Because of this we have the courage to face the areas of our lives that need pruning, nurturing, and growth. This grace, the awareness of God's presence, comes to us through silence, Scripture, poetry, music - all can be prayer. As we listen and pray, we sometimes feel our hearts moved by the Holy Spirit who builds up our virtue and directs our choices. If we are consistent and pay attention, we will experience the fruits of these "listenings."

This is the 1644th installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.

[NOTE: Let us listen to our brother Solphie Confiado, Country Coordinator for CFC Egypt, as he brings us today's reflection.

All the regular reflections are between 3-7 minutes long, enough time for us to ponder what God's message is for us individually and to pray that we may live them out in our lives. This video is also available on Couples for Christ’s Facebook page. In You Tube, just type ONLY BY GRACE REFLECTIONS]