26 January 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections

TOPIC: ARE YOU A GAME-CHANGER?

First Reading: Second Timothy 1: 1-8 or Titus 1: 1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a seed – small, simple, yet baffling. But once planted on the ground, it will germinate, grow and become huge. We may wonder how but for sure, it will happen. More than two thousand years ago, Jesus started a small community of believers in an obscure place in Israel. When He was arrested, flogged, crucified and died, His disciples scattered, were afraid, discouraged and confused. However, as soon as He resurrected on the third day and appeared to them, they were rejuvenated and regrouped. On Pentecost Day, they were empowered by the Holy Spirit and from then on, the tiny community became a force that is estimated at 2.38 billion believers today and present in all countries.

This is the 1372nd 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]