8 July 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: DO WE TAKE JOY IN THE LORD’S PRESENCE?
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First Reading: Genesis 27: 1-5, 15-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 135: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Matthew 9: 14-17
In today’s Gospel, the disciples of John the Baptist were upset because the disciples of Jesus did not fast. Our Lord gave a very simple explanation. There is a time for fasting and a time for celebration. But there also comes a time when the Lord’s disciples must bear the cross of affliction and purification. For our Lord’s disciples there is both a time for rejoicing in His presence and in celebrating His goodness, and a time for seeking Him with humility and fasting over our sins.
This is the 1182nd 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 Solphie Confiado 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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