MONDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Celebration of the day: Ferial
Table of the Word
RI. Hebrews 9:15.24-28
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 98:1.2-3ab.3cd-4.5-6 (R. 1ab)
Gospel: Mark 3:22-30
Theme: Christ the mediator of the New Covenant
Reflection
The love of God upon us cannot be measured, even when we must have lost the original grace through the disobedience of our first parents (cf. Genesis 3:1ff.) Amidst this, His love for us remains intact for He is too faithful to disappoint when he promised.
From today's Table of the Word, the author of the Letter to the Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, one that is superior to the old covenant.(cf.Hebrews 9:15)
That is why his sacrifice was not just a symbolic act, but a real and effective sacrifice that:
- Paid the price for our sins.
- Reconciling humanity with divinity.
- Enabled our sanctification.
However, these three facets of his serve as the products of His paschal mysteries of passion, death and resurrection.
In view of this, our redemption would not have been possible without his sacrifice, for He has paid the debt in full. On another part, Christ's redemptive power is unlimited, in today's Gospel acclamation, St. Paul in his second letter to Timothey reaffirmed this by saying: "Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel." (2 Timothy 1:10)
While the gospel pericope gives an account of authority and power of Jesus; who through this He reminded us of the source of His power which contrasted the notion of the Scribes. For them, Christ is possessed by unclean spirits, whereas in reality the Holy Spirit was upon him, giving him the unction to function as Son-God.
Beloved in Christ, how many times have doubted the presence of God in our life challenging situations, by giving honour, fame and glory to Satan? Let us have a rethink:, that is the essence of this whisper from the Lord this morning; calling to mind the essence of being aware that in every situation God is all-in-all, through His Son who is our mediator.
Peace be with you and + May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
Almighty God, we are grateful to You for the many blessings we have received. At the dawn of this day, we pray may our faith in You never fail but relying on Your grace may we hold on to You as all-in-all. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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