14 July 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: HOW HIGH IS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL?
First Reading: Genesis 46: 1-7, 28-30
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 37: 3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40
Alleluia: John 16: 13a, 14: 26d
Gospel: Matthew 10: 16-23
In today’s gospel reading Jesus warns His disciples of the danger ahead as they set out to proclaim the good news! He exhorts them to be “like sheep in the midst of wolves, to be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.”
The disciples are likewise warned that they may be arrested, scourged and taken before governors and kings for “His sake.” In these situations, they are to be powerful and firm witnesses to the faith. On the other hand, He consoles them to not worry about what to say in response to the authorities. Jesus promises that they will be given the words to say. No matter what happens to them, the Holy Spirit will be with them and speak through them.
This is the 1187th 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 Jess Ferrer, Head of the CFC Migrants Program, 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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