29 May 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: HOW DO WE HONOR OUR MOTHER?
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First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 or Acts 1: 12-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 87: 1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7
Gospel: John 19: 25-34
How did Jesus honor his mother? In the very midst of being publicly tortured to death, Jesus paused to honor His mother. Not only did He behold her, but He gave his attention to her, and His words, in one of only seven recorded sayings from the cross, Jesus made provision for her after His death, and not just any provision, but He entrusted her to “the disciple whom he loved.”
On this special month of May, a special month for mothers, the gospel reading about our Blessed Mother is not a coincidence, but perhaps a good reminder from Jesus asking us to “BEHOLD thy Mother”. May this inspire all of us to do our best to express our love and appreciation for our mother in a special way. In the Lord’s eyes, mothers hold a special place of honor and blessing and we should never forget what they mean to us personally.
This is the 1142nd 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, CFC Europe & Africa Missions Head, 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]
