SELECTED REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS ACROSS THE GROUPS.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR A
1st Reading: (Isaiah 49:3, 5-6)
RESPONSORIAL PSALM ( Ps 40:2 and 4ab.7-5a. 8b-9. 10 (R. 8a. 9a)
2nd Reading: (1 Corinthians 1:1-3)
Gospel Reading: *(John 1:29-34)
1st Reading: (Isaiah 49:3, 5-6)
RESPONSORIAL PSALM ( Ps 40:2 and 4ab.7-5a. 8b-9. 10 (R. 8a. 9a)
2nd Reading: (1 Corinthians 1:1-3)
Gospel Reading: *(John 1:29-34)
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| Chidinma Dominica Akpaji |
The Gospel narrative clearly present to us that we should have a clear vision of our mission on earth and stick to it.
It also presents to us that Christ is truly the Lamb of God whose mission is to take away the sins of the world.
When we have a clear vision of our mission here on earth as married couple, a youth, a religious or a priest, then we can boldly say in the words of Psalm 39: "Here I am Lord! I come to do your will". Both Isaiah in the first reading as well as Paul in the second reading have clear ideas of their missions.
We therefore pray that God will give us a clear insight to know and embrace our mission on earth. Amen
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| Nwoko Valentine Eziokwu |
'There is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world’.
John the Baptist was bearing witness to Jesus before others, pointing them in the direction of Jesus. People like John the Baptist needed to witness if other people were to come to Jesus. We have all come to the Lord through the witness of others. We don’t come to the Lord on our own.
We can probably all name people whose witness had an influence on our own relationship with the Lord. Their witness may not have been very explicit or even very self-conscious on their part. Yet, we sensed that their faith was central to their lives and shaped who they were and how they lived. Without their necessarily saying anything, their faith-filled life influenced us and helped our own relationship with the Lord to grow.
We can never underestimate the influence of our own faith life on others. If we are seeking to grow in our relationship with the Lord, the Lord will work through us. The fruits of the Lord’s working through us may not always be obvious to us. We may be disappointed that our own quiet witnessing to our faith is not having more of an impact on others. Yet, if we create a space for the Lord in our own lives and open our hearts to his Spirit, we can be certain that those we encounter will be opened up to the Lord.
As we grow in holiness, our lives will be quietly proclaiming, ‘there is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world’.
REFLECTION
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| Elizabeth Iwuoha |
Taking a look at the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that we as Christians are called to Saints.
The question might now be, what do I do as one called to be a Saint?
This takes us to the instruction in the first reading and the declaration in the Psalm.
In the first reading, God tells us that we are His servants in whom he will be Glorified.
How will God be Glorified in us?
It's through our lifestyles.
Through the things that people see around us, that wants to make them turn to God.
How do we do these things? We do like the Palmist said, tell God we have come to do His will.
In our homes, our lives style should be the Gospel we preach.
At our workplaces/business places, let your lifestyle Glorify God.
Don't turn your workplace to WorkChop, be sincere.
Don't wreck people with hiked price at your business places, it doesn't glorify God.
When you do good for someone, don't become a demigod, Let God take the Glory.
Let us also remember that it's the little we do, not the words we say, that matters.
Be a living Saint,intentionally do something good today for God to be Glorified😊
REFLECTION
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| Augustine Asuquo Udofa |
Before the birth of John the Baptist as the forerunner of Christ, John didn't have any idea about Jesus Christ even though during the visitation of Our Mother Mary to his mother he leapt for joy in the womb of his mother. He was only recognizing a greater personality before him but didn't know who this personality was and what he was coming to do.
It was at this event, that inspired by the Holy Spirit of God John could recognized who Jesus truly was and shouted: "Behold the Lamb of God who take away the sins of the world". And he confessed
"this is he of whom I said, "After me comes a man who ranks before me...". "I myself did not know him...".
In this our time, Jesus revealed himself to us in the Eucharist, in his Word, in his Sacramentals and in his Priests. Let us therefore take advantage of this and so be in Communion with Jesus so that we can be able to also reveal him to others for their salvation - which is the ultimate purpose of which Jesus came into the world.
Praise God.
REFLECTION
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| Angela Igninazaka |
Recognizing the Lamb of God
These past week has been a very traumatic experience for me having to deal with my moms condition right from the airport to ICU and baffled with the fact that she didn’t show any symptoms in the last couple of weeks I was with her. The way I was able to recognize there was a challenge while sitting next to her draws me to a deeper reflection of my relationship with her.
So I ask myself a fundamental question; do I have this personal relationship with Jesus who is the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world?.
Having known my mom since birth gave me the chance to recognize her as my mother with a smile the very first time I was born and this can be likened to my personal relationship with God that I should be able to recognize him in every situation and acknowledge his presence in them.
I want to bear witness just like John and proclaim that indeed Jesus Christ is the son of God.
REFLECTION
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| Eze Ekenemaria |
BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD
In the First Reading, Isaiah introduces the Suffering Servant, chosen by God to restore Israel and, beyond that, to be a light to all nations. God’s plan of salvation is universal, extending not only to Israel but to the entire world.
In the second reading, St. Paul identifies himself as one called by God to be an Apostle. Through his ministry, especially among the Gentiles, he embodies this mission of bringing God’s light to the nations.
In the Gospel, John the Baptist reveals Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Jesus is the true Paschal Lamb whose sacrifice brings a new beginning and freedom from sin.
Together, these readings remind us that God continually calls and sends His people to reflect His light. As Christ’s followers, we too are entrusted with the mission of becoming beacons of hope, leading others to the saving light of God.
