6 August 2024 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: HOW DO YOU RESPOND WHEN EXPERIENCES IN YOUR LIFE OVERWHELM YOU?
First Reading: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 9
Second Reading: Second Peter 1: 16-19
Alleluia: Matthew 17: 5c
Gospel: Mark 9: 2-10
In our gospel today, apostles Peter, James, and John were brought by Jesus on a high mountain. There, they witnessed Christ transfigured before them-something that could surprise and excite them as a naturally human response. But that is not how the Lord wants it to happen.
There are moments when we encounter God in our lives in ways that are unexpected or too overwhelming for us to handle for a time, which is natural for us as human beings with many limitations in our understanding. In such moments, we should realize, as soon as we can, to return to our Lord Jesus Christ and seek His guidance on the right response.
This is the 1562nd installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.
[NOTE: Let us listen to our brother Lawrence Quintero, a member of the CFC International Council, 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]
