10 September 2021 - ONLY BY GRACE REFLECTIONS

#Judging Others #Forgiveness #BeamInYourOwnEyes #SecondChances TOPIC: DO YOU ALWAYS JUDGE PEOPLE AND NEVER GIVE THEM SECOND CHANCES? First Reading: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:1B-2A AND 5, 7-8, 11 Alleluia: John 17:17B, 17A Gospel: Luke 6:39-42 In today’s first reading, Paul acknowledges his past sins. “I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and an arrogant man but I have been mercifully treated” (1 Timothy 1:13). Because of his ignorance, he now had to pay for all his sins. But he was treated kindly, mercifully and compassionately by Jesus. He regretted, repented. He became more humble. He knew he had to make up for his past sins. Why? Because he was given a second chance. Through God’s grace, he became a great saint. We ask ourselves the question, do we give others a second chance, even a third and a fourth, to make up for their past sins? Are we so immaculate that others do not just pale in comparison but fail our standards and are hopeless? This is the 521st installment of our CFC quarantine contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings. [NOTE: 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   / cfchrist   and Bong Arjonillo’s Facebook page and on You Tube. Just type ONLY BY GRACE REFLECTIONS]