THURSDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Mystery of the day: Luminous
Celebration of the day: Ferial
Table of the Word
RI. Hebrews 7:25-8:6
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 40:7-8a.8b-9.10.17 (R. see 8a.9a)
Gospel: Mark 3:7-12
Theme: "You are the Son of God."
Reflection
Beloved in Christ, it is with joy and gratitude to God that we have behold the dawn of this great day - Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time of the year. From the table of the Word, we are being presented with readings from the Letters to the Hebrews 7:25-8:6 which gives an account of Christ's priesthood, the perfect priesthood which is not under the law.
The Gospel pericope on the other way round brings before us the miraculous healing and cleansing by Jesus, and the acknowledgment of the supernatural power and authority of Jesus by the unclean spirits as: "The Son of God." which the theme of our reflection is extracted from (cf.Mark 3:7-12)
The first reading highlighted the superiority of Jesus Christ's priesthood and the new covenant He establishes. The Epistle described the Perfect Priesthood of Jesus Christ (cf.Hebrews 7:25); as the perfect High Priest, who "is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him" (Hebrews 7:25).
It further gives an account of Jesus' ability to save completely and forever those who approach God through Him. The Priesthood of Jesus Christ contrasted the human priesthood, as it highlighting Jesus' sinlessness, His eternal nature, and His lack of need for daily sacrifices (cf.Hebrews 7:26-28).
These attributes of our Lord, defined his healing power and authority which the unclean spirits in the gospel reading recognized and cried: "You are the Son of God." (cf. Mark 3:7-12)
Beloved in Christ Jesus, if the unclean spirits acknowledged and recognized our Lord as the Son of God with full authority and power whose priesthood goes beyond human priesthood; then why do we get worry when He is there always as a perfected High Priest. Thus, attesting to his capacity to change impossible situations in our lives. We ought to recognize Him in our day-to-day living experience as all-in-all who is able to heal us of our infirmities and grant our heart desires.
Finally, the Priesthood of Jesus Christ is the affirmation of God's unfathomable love upon humanity, so that man will not be left without a mediator or sanctifier.
Peace be with you and + May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
Etrrnal Word, we are gratrful to You for the wonders of our being. We pray, O! Lord that we may acknowledge your presence within us in every situation. We make our prayers through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen
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