25 December 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections

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TOPIC: WHAT SHOULD I CELEBRATE THIS CHRISTMAS?

First Reading: Isaiah 52: 7-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6
Second Reading: Hebrews 1: 1-6
Gospel: John 1: 1-18

Today, Christmas day, as we behold Jesus in the manger, let us celebrate the Obedience of Jesus ⏤ “Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance,” (Philippians 2:6-7) Let us recall “ob odiere” ⏤ being all ears; total listening. Let us pray for that kind of obedience which “is listening in love to God”. Let us remember “The Obedient King.”

Today, Christmas Day, let us celebrate the Servanthood of Jesus. Let us recommit to serving our family and families of all nations. Let us renew our promise, “As for me and my household we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). Together with all the brethren we say, “We will serve the Lord, our God, and will listen to his voice.” (Joshua 24:24)

Today, Christmas Day, let us celebrate being servants and lights: servants of Servant, lights from Light.

This is the 1704th installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.

[NOTE: Let us listen to our brother Arnel Santos, a member of the CFC Board of Elders and Mission Head for 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]