5 October 2023 Only By Grace Reflections

NOTE: Please click the Subscribe key on YouTube and press the black notification bell to receive the daily reflections. Or, open in YouTube for easy access. View and Like. Thank you. TOPIC: DO WE FEARLESSLY PROCLAIM THE WORD OF GOD?    First Reading: Nehemiah 8: 1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11 Alleluia: Mark 1: 15 Gospel: Luke 10: 1-12 Based on the instructions of Jesus, the message we carry may not always be received with gratitude. In fact, the Word of God has been described as a two-edged sword which consoles and offends. Jesus makes it clear what to do when we encounter resistance, we simply move on, shaking the dust of resentment and to continue to speak the truth without fear that our message may not be received well. We need to always pray that the Holy Spirit will give us the right words and the right time to share with compassion and love the hard truths of our faith.   This is the 1259th 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 Rouquel Ponte, a member of the CFC Board of Elders, 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] #OnlyByGraceReflections #CFC #CouplesforChrist