5 January 2025 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: HOW SHOULD I RESPOND TO THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD?
First Reading: Isaiah 60: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
Second Reading: Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6
Alleluia: Matthew 2: 2
Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12
Like the Magi, we may face challenges and distractions, but we are called to stay focused on Jesus as our ultimate goal. Trusting God gives us strength to overcome obstacles and remain on the right path.
When the Magi found Jesus, they worshiped Him with gifts. This teaches us to offer our time, talents, and treasure to honor God. Let us also listen to His voice, be humble in worship, and obey His will, even when it leads us to a new direction.
May we seek and follow Jesus daily with joy, faith, and determination, even when Jesus shows us a different route.
This is the 1715th installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.
[NOTE: Let us listen to our brother Israel Silud, Regional Coordinator for East Asia, 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]
