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27/09/2025

A WEAPON OF GRACE AND POWER

27/09/2025

SATURDAY, 25th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C

DELIVERED TO MEN TO SAVE MEN

Zechariah 2:1-5.10-11a
Luke 9:43b-45

In our gospel today, Jesus re-emphasis that he would be handed over to the hands of men (Luke 9: 43-45). Jesus, the Son of God, was willingly delivered into the hands of men so that men might be saved. Though innocent and without sin, He was betrayed, arrested, and crucified (Luke 24:7). This act was not by human power alone but according to the sovereign plan of God: “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification” (Romans 4:25).

In being delivered, Jesus bore the weight of our iniquities. Isaiah prophesied, “The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6). What seemed like defeat in the eyes of men was actually the victory of God, for through His suffering came redemption. His blood reconciled humanity to the Father, breaking the wall of sin and death (Colossians 1:20-22).

Jesus’ willingness to be delivered shows both His obedience and love. He declared, “No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord” (John 10:18). By surrendering Himself into the hands of men, He placed eternal life into the reach of all who believe. Truly, His being delivered was the door to our deliverance.

PRAYER

Lord God, your Son came to save us. May no soul go lost at the end for lack of belief. Increase our faith, O Lord. AMEN

26/09/2025

Divine Mercy prayer

26/09/2025

FRIDAY, 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C

THE CHRIST OF GOD

Haggai 2: 1-9
Luke 9: 18-22

The promised Messiah, in the fullness of God's plan for salvation, is the Christ of God. Peter stated in Luke 9:20, "You are the Christ of God," acknowledging Jesus as the Saviour sent from the Father and not just any prophet. He is also the One spoken of in "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor" (Isaiah 61:1).

The Christ of God is a powerful and humble position third person of the BlessedTrinity occupies . He is the eternal Son, and yet He took on flesh to suffer, die, and rise again (Philippians 2:6-11). He came to reconcile God and humanity through His blood and not to claim an earthly throne (Colossians 1:19-20).

To confess Jesus as the Christ of God is also to claim Him as Saviour and Lord. It is to surrender to His will and join in the kingdom mission that He has established. As Paul put it, “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ” (2 Corinthians 1:20). He offers us forgiveness, new life, and eternal hope.

PRAYER
Lord God, your anointed Son the Christ came to redeem us. Help to always and follow him. We pray for all who have denied Jesus, Lord, open their minds to know and accept Christ the saviour in Jesus'name. AMEN

26/09/2025

May the Lord guide everyone of your steps today in Jesus'name. AMEN

25/09/2025

THURSDAY, 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C

THE GUILT OF HEROD

Haggai1:1 -8
Luke 9:7-9

Herod’s guilt at hearing about Jesus reveals the torment of a conscience stained with sin. When news of Christ’s mighty works reached him, he was troubled, saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead” (Mark 6:16). Though Herod had silenced John the Baptist’s voice, he could not silence his own guilty conscience. The memory of his unjust act haunted him, showing how sin chains the heart with fear.

Guilt has a way of resurrecting the past. Proverbs 28:1 says, “The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Herod’s fear shows how sin steals peace, making one see judgment in every shadow. Instead of repenting, he clung to power and pride, deepening his bo***ge.

This calls us to examine our hearts. Do we suppress the truth as Herod did, or do we turn to Christ for forgiveness? Only in Jesus can guilt be lifted, for “there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Herod’s unrest warns us: unrepented sin remains a burden, but repentance brings peace with God.

PRAYER
Lord God, we pray for the grace of complete repentance and restoration of peace. Help us not to go deeper in sin but return to you quickly as King David usually did. We pray for healing for the sick today in Jesus'name. AMEN

24/09/2025

WEDNESDAY, 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C

POWER OVER EVIL

Ezra 9:5-9
Luke 9:1-6

Jesus, in today's gospel gave the disciples them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases (Luke 9:1). This passage reminds us that victory over evil is not rooted in human strength, but in Christ’s authority entrusted to His followers. The disciples, ordinary men, became instruments of divine power, showing that spiritual authority flows from obedience and reliance on Christ.

Jesus Himself demonstrates this authority throughout the Gospels: He rebukes demons (Mark 1:25), calms storms (Mark 4:39), and declares that even “the gates of Hades will not prevail” against His Church (Matthew 16:18). Evil exists and manifests in many forms, sin, deception, oppression, but it is subject to Christ’s lordship.

Believers today share in this victory, for He assures us, “I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you” (Luke 10:19). Yet our greatest joy is not in power, but in knowing our names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20).
we are called to walk boldly, resisting the devil (James 4:7), standing firm in faith, and proclaiming Christ’s freedom. In Him, evil is defeated, and we live as witnesses of His triumph.

PRAYER

O triumphant Jesus, your name is power and efficacious over evil powers. Help us to always stay under the banner and coverage of your name in Jesus'name. AMEN

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

TUESDAY, 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C

THE FAMILY OF JESUS

Ezra 6:7-8.12b.14-20
Luke 8:19-21

The family connection to Jesus encompasses much more than a close biological relationship; rather, it pertains to compliance to the commands of God. In the Gospel of today, Jesus says, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it” (Luke 8:21). He says this in response to those who called attention to his family waiting for him outside. This shows how much faith and obedience to the word of God is necessary for one to be suitably close to Christ. We must understand that, Mary the mother of Jesus is foremost in hearing and keeping the word of God. She becomes the epitome of true discipleship by birthing the word of God.

More than just hearing, Keeping the Word takes discipline and the daily effort to practice it. The Book of James puts it this way: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22). It is not easy to obey, but by disobeying, one makes oneself a victim of the Word being a rich dwelling in them and directing their conduct.

Jesus also said that “as you hold firmly to my teachings” you “will be surely adopted into God’s family” making you “His sons and daughters” (1: 12; Romans 8: 14-15). Being sons and daughter of God is a family that stands together in faith not divided by the love of the world.

Jesus said that “If you do my commands” it is you who has “become part of my family”. To hold part of you is the critical, objectively verified self-influence that you are a part. You become part of the family of God, as He has said, “at the end of the age, you shall also be part of the… everlasting inheritance”. 1 Peter 2:9-10

PRAYER
Lord, we are your people, your family and your own possession. Grant us a continual grace of hearing and keeping your word. May nothing enstrages us from your family of words and love, obedience and faithfulness in Jesus'name. AMEN