31 January 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO PEOPLE'S REJECTION OF YOU?
First Reading: Second Samuel 24: 2, 9-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32: 1-2, 5, 6, 7
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Mark 6: 1-6
To refuse to listen to a prophetic message because the messenger fails to meet our standards has something to do with lack of faith. When Jesus came into the world in a way that was unexpected, those lacking in faith wondered how a carpenter from Nazareth could possibly be the Messiah. The Messiah was supposed to be a mighty warrior who would crush their enemy. To be preaching a message of love, justice, service and non-violence just wasn't what they were expecting from their Savior King. Jesus failing to satisfy their expectations resulted to Him being rejected by them.
When we are faced with questions about our identity as God’s children, we should remember that these same questions were asked of Jesus.
This is the 1374th 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 Bataan., 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]
