8 October 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections
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TOPIC: HOW CAN I RECEIVE MORE BLESSINGS FROM GOD?
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First Reading: Isaiah 5: 1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20
Second Reading: Philippians 4: 6-9
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: Matthew 21: 33-43
St. Thérèse never left the Carmelite monastery, didn’t become a martyr, and would have been lost to history if it weren’t for her autobiography. Her “Little Way” reminds us that anyone can become a saint, whether they are a garbage truck driver, a salesclerk at a retail store, or even a retired grandparent. All are called to holiness.
The gospel today invites us not to waste the blessings given to us by God rather we should strive to become good stewards of those blessings.
May we emulate the ways of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and be able to live out the little way, performing “little virtues,” not seeking grandiose sacrifices to God, but little acts of holiness. Doing ordinary things with extraordinary love.
This is the 1262nd 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 Israel Silud, 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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