31 December 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections
NOTE: Please click the Subscribe key on YouTube and press the black notification bell to receive the daily reflections. Or, open in YouTube for easy access. View and Like. Thank you.
TOPIC: HOW CAN MY ORDINARY MOMENTS BECOME DIVINE AND EXTRAORDINARY?
Show More
First Reading: Genesis 15: 1-6; 21: 1-3 or Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 or Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5
Second Reading: Hebrews 11: 8, 11-12, 17-19 or Colossians 3: 12-21
Alleluia: Hebrews 1: 1-2 or Colossians 3: 15a, 16a
Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 or Luke 2: 22, 39-40
The gospel today is a beautiful narrative about love, faith, family, divine fulfillment and the transformative power of recognizing the divine in our midst.
Mary and Joseph, obedient to tradition, present baby Jesus at the temple ⏤ a simple act carrying profound significance. It is a reminder that our everyday actions, no matter how ordinary, can be woven into a tapestry of divine purpose.
Simeon and Anna, in their patient anticipation, recognized the extraordinary in the seemingly mundane. Their joyous encounters with the infant Messiah inspire us to find joy in the present moment, trusting that God's promises are unfolding in our lives. As we navigate life's journey, may we, like Simeon, hold on to hope and faith, knowing that God's timing is perfect.
This is the 1346th 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 Israel Silud 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]
#OnlyByGraceReflections #CFC #CouplesforChrist
