READINGS AT MASS
Isa. 49:3, 5-6
Psalm 40
1Cor. 1:1-3
Jn. 1:29-34
Theme: HE RANKS HIGHER
Dear friends in Christ, N'wokafu YESU KRISTO...
In our Gospel text for today, John the Baptist introduced Jesus to his disciples and those around him. He saw Jesus coming and immediately recognized someone better and greater than himself. He said of Him, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He ranks ahead of me...”
Of Jesus, John speaks of the fact that He is a greater person. He speaks also of positive and good things about Him. In addition, all that he said was the truth. His honest presentation of Jesus ended his ministry because immediately after this encounter, his disciples left to follow Jesus. This was how noble he was.
Beloved, as we go through life, we must learn to speak of others only in a positive light. We must try, no matter the circumstance, to present that which is good and true about them. it is important to identify and accept that some people are and will be greater and better than us. We become nobel when we appreciate this.
Remember this, no one becomes great by destroying others. No one becomes great by thinking he or she is the most important and the smartest one in the room.
PRAYER
Almighty, ever-living God, may we accept and appreciate those who, by your own will, are better and higher than us. Amen.
May God bless you.
-Rev. Fr. Kenneth Debre
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Holy Rosary Parish, Hohoe
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