abiding, without christ, we are nothing
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WITHOUT CHRIST WE ARE NOTHING: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, CYCLE B, 2024

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Jesus´ teaching on the vine branches, the vine, and the vinedresser is a fundamental reality of our human and spiritual that without Him we are nothing. The life of vine branches (us), the vine (Christ Jesus) and its dresser (God) is one of total dependence in a healthy manner to bear abundant fruits! If we are nothing and can do nothing with Christ. Then, our lives and existence should be abiding in Christ through whom we live, move, and exist. What does it mean to abide in Christ Jesus?

gateway, good shepherd, life,
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CHRIST: THE GOOD SHEPHERD IS OUR GATEWAY TO LIFE AND SALVATION: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER: THE GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY, CYCLE B, 2024

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The Fourth Sunday of Easter usually known as the Good Shepherd Sunday reminds us that, Christ is our gateway to life and salvation. On this day, we are encouraged by the Church to reflect on the meaning of the Resurrection. That is, we celebrate the Risen Christ as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep.

forgiveness, christ jesus, repentance
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FORGIVENESS IN CHRIST JESUS: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER, CYCLE B, 2024

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Today, the readings are all about repentance and forgiveness in Christ Jesus. Indeed, forgiveness is the gift of the Risen Christ in the early Christian communities. That is the forgiveness of sins that encourages us to seek a new life in Christ and the need not to be afraid.

christ, mercy, divine,
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CHRIST: THE FACE OF MERCY: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, CYCLE B, 2024

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Christ is the visible face of the Divine Mercy of God. The most evidential proof is that God is not a moralist legalist or sadist bent on eternal punishment for sinners. It is the unfathomable mercy and grace at work in us even in our sinful state. “Where sin abounds, grace (or mercy) abounds much more.” Romans 5:20

RISEN CHRIST, VICTORY, LIFE,
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HAS CHRIST RISEN IN YOUR LIFE? CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: EASTER SUNDAY: ALLELUIA! HE HAS RISEN! ALLELUIA! CYCLE B, 2024

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Alleluia! Defeat has been turned to Victory. Alleluia! Alleluia! The victim is now the Victor. Alleluia! Alleluia! Good has overcome evil. Alleluia! Alleluia! Life has been restored over death. Alleluia! Alleluia! Love has conquered hatred. Alleluia Alleluia! Light has dispelled the darkness! Alleluia! Alleluia. Virtuousness has replaced viciousness and sins. Alleluia! Alleluia! Forgiveness has been written over condemnation. Alleluia!

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THE EXCUSES OF MEN AND BETRAYAL OF TRUTH: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: PASSION OR PALM SUNDAY, CYCLE B, 2024

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From the historical viewpoint, Jesus’ passion and death were a result of the excuses of men and the betrayal of the truth. In a nutshell, the passion and death of Jesus Christ is an exemplification of courage versus cowardice on the part of all the actors involved.

From Christ himself to the least participant in the passion and death narrative. In Christ, we see a journey of courage from the inception of his public ministry till his death on the cross.

dying, life, service
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MEANING IN DYING: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 5TH SUNDAY IN LENT, CYCLE B, 2024

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In life, someone argues, there is meaning in dying in loving services for others. True life’s meaning is found when we live for others. This is because there is an absurdity that comes with life. When this sense of absurdness engulfs us with a sense of uncertainty and insecurity life becomes meaningless. In a moment like this, we can only find fulfillment and a sense of meaningfulness in the service of others through God.

AMAZING AND REJOICING GRACE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT, CYCLE B, 2024
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AMAZING AND REJOICING GRACE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT, CYCLE B, 2024

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The Christian life is full of an amazing and rejoicing grace in God when our souls meet with true repentance of sins and embrace the unfathomable mercy of God. No one is a Christian because he or she merits being one. It is all grace and nothing but grace. This is the most humble fact we must be conscious of daily.

love, House of God
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DO YOU LOVE GOD? CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT, CYCLE B, 2024

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God is love (1 John 4:8). Hence, to love is not only to be religious and spiritual but also to be God-like. Inarguably, love is at the basis of our religious teaching, preaching, doctrines, theology, philosophy, ideology, practices, and even rituals and rites. If these are devoid of love then religion is as useless as any human venture.

tests, sacrifices, glory,
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LENT: TEST, SACRIFICE AND GLORY: THE JOY OF RESURRECTION: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT, CYCLE B, 2024

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The readings of this Sunday point us to the necessary pain, suffering, and sacrifice of Lent. These lead to the renewal or transformation of our spirit, soul, and body. They invite us to be courageous when making a sacrifice for God. As our sacrifice renews God’s blessings upon us and strengthens our will to go through life bear with patience our crosses.