10 July 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: HOW MUCH TRUST DO WE PLACE IN GOD?
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First Reading: Genesis 28: 10-22a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 91: 1-2, 3-4, 14-15ab
Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10
Gospel: Matthew 9: 18-26
In today’s Gospel reading, Mt 9:18–26, there was a woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years. She came up behind Jesus and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, "If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured."
This lady was taking a great risk by doing this because, according to the law, she was not to be in the crowd surrounding Jesus at all. She was supposed to be isolated, but her desperation drove her to Jesus. She felt that Jesus would never touch her because she was unclean, but she had heard so many wonderful things about Him: if she could only touch His garment, He would never know, and she would be healed.
Let us also pray that we, too, can believe and trust in God firmly, as the woman did in today’s gospel. When a person places his faith in Jesus and His power, it touches Jesus, and Jesus infuses His virtue into that person. That is what life and salvation are all about, the infusion of God’s virtue, power, and life into the spirit of man.
This is the 1183rd installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.
[NOTE: As we continue to pray for Bro Bong Arjonillo’s healing and recovery, let us listen to our brother Eric Villanueva, CFC Europe & Africa Missions Head, 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]
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