24 February 2025 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: HOW CAN I AVOID FALLING BACK INTO OLD STRUGGLES?
First Reading: Sirach 1: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 93: 1ab, 1cd-2, 5
Alleluia: Second Timothy 1: 10
Gospel: Mark 9: 14-29
Sometimes, we overcome struggles ⏤ a bad habit, a temptation, or a sin, only to find ourselves slipping back into it later. Why? Because we let our guard down. Jesus shows us that getting rid of the problem isn't enough; we must stay vigilant to ensure it doesn't creep back in.
Just like the young man in our opening story, he never returned to being a thief after his experience with his teacher. So, here's something to think about during your prayer time today: Have you ever conquered a bad habit or temptation only to find yourself struggling with it again later?
This is the 1767th 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 Africa, 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]
