TUESDAY THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Celebration of the day: Ferial
Table of the Word
RI. Hebrews 2:14-18
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 40:2 and 5.7-8a.8b-9.10 (R. see 8a.9a)
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
Theme: What is man that you are mindful of him, ...
Reflection
The love of God upon humanity cannot be quantified or measured. It goes beyond human understanding, for He adorned him with beauty beyond imagination and power above every other powers.
In our reflection today, we will extract our text from the first reading: Hebrews 2:5-12. Here the author of Hebrews reflects on Psalm 8, highlighting humanity's dignity and role in God's creation.
On the other hand, the psalmist marvels at humanity's place in the universe, asking, "What is man that you are mindful of him?" (Psalm 8:4); which is the central theme of our reflection. The author of Hebrews notes that God has crowned humanity with glory and honour, giving us dominion over the earth.
Also, as the creation account states, ... come let us create man in our own image (cf. Genesis 1:26) This ofcourse is the manifestation of God's unfathomable love upon humanity; taking cognizance of the fact that every other creatures in creation were the products of mere words, except man whom God blessed with His image, breathed upon him and above all gave him dominion over every other creatures.
However, amidst this gratuitousnes of God upon us, there is a limit as the author of the first reading acknowledged.
By implication, humanity has not yet achieved its full potential. We have not yet seen all things put under our feet.
In the gospel pericope, we have the completion of this act of God with Jesus our Saviour in focus where
Jesus, the Son of God, has taken on human flesh to bring humanity to its intended glory. Through his suffering and death, Jesus has tasted death for everyone, freeing us from the fear of death.
However, to reciprocate this kind gesture of His, we are obliged to acknowledge our weaknesses and shortcomings. Our emptiness can only be filled in Christ alone for He is our sufficiency.
Finally, may this beauty God has adorned us with, never fade rather may it lead us to life beyond.
Peace be with you and + May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
Almighty and eternal God, we thank you for the beauty of this day. Grant us we pray the sufficient grace to acknowledge our emptiness without you, who is all in all. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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