11 August 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections

TOPIC: HOW OFTEN SHOULD I ATTEND HOLY MASS AND VISIT YOU, LORD JESUS, IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT?

First Reading: First Kings 19: 4-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Ephesians 4: 30 – 5: 2
Alleluia: John 6: 51
Gospel: John 6: 41-51

In today's gospel, Jesus invites us to believe in Him as the bread of life, encouraging us to recognize and embrace Him as the one who came down from heaven to grant us eternal life. Jesus offers the spiritual nourishment essential for our eternal journey.

Let us be inspired and motivated by the life of today's saint, St. Alphonsus Liguori, whose profound devotion to the Holy Eucharist and the Blessed Sacrament can quide us in deepening our faith and commitment.

May his example encourage us to draw closer to Jesus, seeking His presence and sustenance in every moment of our lives. Let us embrace this divine invitation with open hearts and unwavering faith.

This is the 1568th installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.

[NOTE: Let us listen to our brother Israel Silud, Regional Coordinator for East Asia, 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]