MONDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Table of the Word
RI. Hebrews 1:1-6
Psalm: Psalm 97:1 and 2b.6 and 7c.9 (R. see 7c)
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
Theme: Follow me...
Reflection
As we joyfully celebrated the solemn feast of the Baptism of the Lord yesterday, we liturgically closed the curtain of Christmastide, and officially begins the first part of the ORDINARY TIME which will culminate with the service of Ash Wednesday in the course of the year.
However, reflecting on today's liturgy of the Word, the first reading reminded us of the channel which God used to address our fathers; that in the past He spoke to them through the Prophets and in our time He speaks through His Son - Jesus Christ whom he appointed the heir of all things (cf. Hebrews 1:1-6).
The gospel pericope on the other hand gives us the summary of the mission of Jesus in the slavific mystery of humanity. Here He highlighted the central message of His saying: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God
Beloved in Christ Jesus, as we begin this solemn season of hope - the Ordinary Time, let us journey in faith and hope in the Lord. Let our daily lives be modelled after Christ whose mission is to reconcile us with the Father after that great fall. As the gospel challenges us to follow Him without reserve as the apostles did, may we let go all the luggages of malice, hatred, envy, false accusation and then embrace the virtues of love, peace, care for one another and sincere effort in embracing the gospel values.
Peace be with you and + May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
O God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we thank you for the many blessings we received. Grant we pray the grace to be more docile in following your footstep wherever you lead us. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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