3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

sharing the good news

january 26, 2024 | 3rd Sunday in ordinary time, Year C

Nehemiah 8:2-4A, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19;1 Corinthians 12-30; Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

On the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, we reflect on the importance of the word of God. In the first reading, we see Ezra reading the Word of the Law (Torah) from morning till noon. The Assembly responds with worship and tears. At every Mass, we celebrate the joy and the power of the Word of God.

Jesus’s Mission

Jesus in today’s Gospel, quoting Prophet Isaiah, explains His mission. He came to bring good news to the poor and freedom to the oppressed. Jesus’ mission is to help and save everyone. He came to show God’s love and care for all people. Throughout this year of the Jubilee of Hope, let’s bring hope and healing. How can we do this?

Our Mission: Following Jesus’ example

Following the example of Jesus, we observe that he started His mission filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gave Him the strength and guidance to carry out His work. This shows that Jesus relied on the Spirit for help. For us, it means that we, too, need the Holy Spirit that we received through our baptism and confirmation to guide us in our lives and missions.

On this third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, we are encouraged to follow Jesus’ example and to give the priority to listening and sharing the word of God with others. We respect and love the place of the word in our Liturgy and in our prayer life. Let’s bring this good news and help those in need. Let's be open to the gift of the Holy Spirit, who gives us the strength and courage to fulfill our missions. By living out our mission, we show God’s love to others and make a positive impact on the world.

Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to listen to your word and understand its message. Fill us with the Holy Spirit to live out our mission and bring your love to others. Guide us to use our gifts for the good of the Church and the world. Amen.

Happy Sunday to you all.

Living the Gospel this Week.

This Sunday, I would like us to focus on the importance of listening to God’s word. Nehemiah showed the people that reading and understanding Scripture brings joy and strength. When we take time to listen to God’s word, we find guidance and comfort. It helps us grow in our faith and live better lives.

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

(2 Timothy 3: 16-17)

Fr. Georges Roger BIDZOGO SAC