ONLY BY GRACE REFLECTIONS - Comments From the Chair 13 December 2020

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TOPIC: ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO CAN FIND JOY IN ALL THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR LIFE?

[VIDEO - comes from Joy Philippines]

The theme for this third Sunday of Advent is about joy. When we attend Mass, the first word uttered by the priest is “Rejoice!” That’s why this Sunday is called Gaudete (Rejoice and Be Glad) Sunday, from the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass.

Our response to life’s events is a choice. We can always be happy. But it is our choice. Paul reminds us to pray without ceasing and to be grateful always. And we can only respond in that manner if we let the Holy Spirit continuously guide us. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24)

This is the 250th installment of our CFC quarantine contemplation series focusing on the daily liturgical readings.

[angelsescon]

Amen. Thank you Sir/Bro Bong. Let's rejoice and be glad. God bless.

[TimeoutTV]

God bless to all and Merry Christmas in advance from CFC American Samoa 🇦🇸

[ermiegarcia]

Amen. Thank you Bro Bong. Joy to the World! God is always our joy this Christmas season and all-year round; And He says, " Be joyful always." God bless us all in this Season of Gladness. Be safe everyone.

[pamelasaligumba]

Wow this made me cry 😭 I miss my kids so much. Relate much. Thank you Bro Bong. But there’s always a reason to rejoice and be joyful only if we allow it.

[nancyfrifriibarra]

As a mother my prayers for my siblings is to be happy, peaceful & they may be professional someday & above all be a salt to everyone, a God follower of Christ.. It is my will to sacrifice for their good future & find my happiness once I can extend my support/help... May God bless me to fulfill my dreams for them..