Daily Catholic Lectio
Wed, 6 November 2024
XXXI Week in Ordinary Time, Wednesday
Philippians 2:12-18. Psalm 27:1, 14, 13-14. Luke 14:25-33
Rejoice-Light-Discipleship
“Since God is our light, anyone who follows God shines as lights in the world.”
First Reading Reflection [Phil 2:12-18]
a. Work out your salvation with reverence: Paul encourages us to approach our journey of faith with humility and awe, recognizing that it is God who works in us to shape our lives.
b. Shine as lights in the world: We are called to live without grumbling or arguing, setting a joyful and faithful example that reflects Christ’s light in a world often marked by negativity.
c. Rejoice in sacrifice: Paul sees his own sacrifices as an offering to God, reminding us that our hardships, endured for Christ, become acts of worship and bring joy in His presence.
Responsorial Psalm Reflection [Ps 27:1, 14, 13-14]
a. God as our light and salvation: The psalmist proclaims God as his light and salvation, inviting us to trust deeply in God’s protection, even amidst life’s fears and uncertainties.
b. Desiring God’s presence: The psalmist’s single desire is to dwell in God’s house, encouraging us to seek closeness with God as our greatest treasure and source of peace.
c. Strength and patience in waiting: With a spirit of hope, we’re called to “wait for the Lord,” trusting in His timing and finding strength as we place our confidence in Him.
Gospel Reading Reflection [Lk 14:25-33]
a. Wholehearted commitment: Jesus calls us to prioritize Him above all else, even family, emphasizing discipleship as a total and transformative commitment.
b. Counting the cost: Following Christ involves sacrifice and challenges, and Jesus urges us to reflect on what we are willing to give for the sake of the Kingdom.
c. Renouncing all for God: True discipleship requires letting go of anything that holds us back, freeing us to live fully for God’s Kingdom.
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The ‘pilgrims of hope’, like a ‘tower builder’ calculates the risks and clears them, like a ‘warring king’ directs all energies to one goal (Jubilee 2025 AD, bite 241).
Yesu Karunanidhi (# Sower)
Archdiocese of Madurai
Missionary of Mercy
Yesu Karunanidhi 
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