31 October 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections

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TOPIC: ARE WE READY TO DO BATTLE FOR OUR LORD?

First Reading: Ephesians 6: 10-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 144: 1b, 2, 9-10
Alleluia: Luke 19: 38; 2:14
Gospel: Luke 13: 31-35

Jesus shows us that his mission to Jerusalem is a loving and caring action when he uses the image of a mother hen gathering her brood under her wings. But the people were unwilling to respond to his call. This is where the battle for our hearts and minds are happening. The word of God exhorts us to choose the way of love.

My dear brothers and sisters, it is only with the eyes of faith that we can see the way to overcome evil is love.

We are not to rely on our own strength but simply draw strength from the Lord and his mighty power. By putting on the armor of God, we can stand firm against the tactics of the evil one.

This is the 1649th installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.

[NOTE: Let us listen to our brother Rouquel, a member of the CFC Board of Elders, 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]