LIVE CATHOLIC 9AM |THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C | January 26, 2025

TODAY'S REFLECTION
The fathers of the second Vatican council called for an active participation of all the faithful in the liturgical celebration. That call is meant to strengthen our relationship with God, who is made more present in the celebration of the liturgy. While Ezra, the priest, is reading the scripture from the book of the law,”… the ears of all the people are attentive” (Neh 8:3). Do you open your mouth to sing in the church when others are singing, or pray when they are praying, or join in the responses required of you? Do you pay adequate attention to the word of God while it is read and allow it to penetrate into your being and affect your life? Remember that Jesus is that word of God incarnate. This word declares today in the Gospel that his mission is that of provision and liberation (Luke 4:18-19) for those who are ready to receive him.