3 July 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections

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TOPIC: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR FAITH MORE ALIVE AND ACTIVE?

First Reading: Ephesians 2: 19-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 117: 1bc, 2
Alleluia: John 20: 29
Gospel: John 20: 24-29

"Doubting Thomas" was not present with the other disciples when the Lord appeared to them that Easter Sunday. When told of this great news, Thomas refused to believe that the Lord had risen and insisted that in order to believe, he must have tangible proof of the Lord's wounds.

Everything changed when Jesus appeared once again to the disciples, this time with Thomas present. In a gesture of deep friendship, Jesus invites him to overcome his pride by the touching of His wounds and thus have faith in His rising. In doing so, Thomas can only cry out, “My Lord and my God!”

This is the 1527th 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 Raymond Bucu, South Asia Regional Coordinator and Provincial Area Head of Bulacan, 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]