15 July 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections

TOPIC: HOW DO CONFLICTS AND SACRIFICES INFLUENCE YOUR COMMITMENT TO CHRIST?

First Reading: Isaiah 1: 10-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10
Gospel: Matthew 10: 34 – 11: 1

In our prayer time today, let us reflect on our priorities and the depth of our commitment to Jesus. Let us commit to our calling to be prepared for opposition and stand firm in our faith, even when it leads to personal and relational difficulties. Think of our challenges as we try to live out our faith courageously and selflessly, even in the face of adversity. May it serve as a reminder for us that true discipleship involves both profound love and significant sacrifice.  At the end of the passage, Jesus assured us that if we remain steadfast, "we will surely not lose our reward." This promise of reward should reassure us and give us hope in our journey of faith.

This is the 1540th installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.

[NOTE: Let us listen to our brother Eric Villanueva, Mission Head for CFC Europe and the Americas, 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]