21 May 2023 - Only By Grace Reflections

NOTE: Please click the Subscribe key on YouTube and press the black notification bell to receive the daily reflections. Or, open in YouTube for easy access. View and Like. Thank you. TOPIC: WILL I OBEY THE LAST WILL AND INSTRUCTIONS OF JESUS ? First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 17-23 Alleluia: Matthew 28: 19a, 20b Gospel: Matthew 28: 16-20 Today’s gospel, invites us to obey Jesus 100% out of love and humility even in the face of persecution and adversity. Today’s gospel invites us to remember and be faithful in following the last will and instructions of Jesus. Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He asked his disciples to go to a mountain in Galilee. Jesus told them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Jesus’ last will and instructions for you and me is to "Go, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit", and to teach about His commands. This is the 1134th installment of our CFC contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings. [NOTE: As we continue to pray for Bro Bong Arjonillo’s healing and recovery, let us listen to our brother Israel Silud as he brings us today's reflection. 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 Couples for Christ’s Facebook page. In You Tube, just type ONLY BY GRACE REFLECTIONS]