25 September 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: ARE YOU SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST?
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First Reading: Ezra 1: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126: 1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 16
Gospel: Luke 8: 16-18
At the Chapel of Sancta Marta, Pope Francis reflected on today's Gospel: "the light that Jesus gives at baptism “is a true light”, a light “that comes from within, because it is the light of the Holy Spirit. It is not an artificial light, the light is not rigged. It is a mild, serene light, that does not go out”. For this reason it cannot be “covered”. And “if you cover this light, you become lukewarm or simply Christian in name”.
We are given the light of Christ. Let us not cover it. Ley us use it, share it. Let us pray to have the will to share our God-given talents with the peoplew around us. This way, people can tell we are Christians not only by name but through our actions.
This is the 1248th 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 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]
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