4 December 2023 Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: DOES YOUR FAITH FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT NOTHING IS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF GOD'S ABILITY?
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First Reading: Isaiah 2: 1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9
Alleluia: Psalms 80: 4
Gospel: Matthew 8: 5-11
In St. John Paul II's homily in June 4, 1989 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Iceland, he said, "In answer to the centurion’s petition Jesus set out for his house. But at that point the centurion, wanting to save Jesus the effort, said to him: “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; that is why I did not presume to come to you myself. Just give the order and my servant will be healed (Luc. 7, 6-7). Christ granted the centurion’s wish, but at the same time “he was amazed” at the centurion’s words and said to the crowd following him: “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith”. If we repeat the words of the centurion when we approach Holy Communion, we do so because these words express a faith that is strong and deep.
This is the 1319th 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, Mission Head for CFC Europe and the Americas, 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]
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