Tuesday of week 30 in Ordinary Time
First reading – Romans 8:18-25
“but creation still retains the hope of being freed, like us, from its slavery to decadence, to enjoy the same freedom and glory as the children of God”. The hope of being freed, that is what the entire creation is waiting. To be freed to enjoy the same freedom and glory as the children of God. This is the redemption which Jesus Christ gained for us. We do not enjoy our freedom because we are captives to sin and selfishness. Our liberty is hindered by our wrong choices. From this state, we need the liberation through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The faith in the liberation achieved by Jesus Christ is our hope. This liberation gives us the freedom to enjoy the joy of being the children of God. This redemptive act of Jesus Christ is active in our life through the action of sacraments. The grace of the sacraments gives us the freedom and glory of the children of God. Let’s reflect: Do I enjoy the freedom and glory of the children of God with my sacramental life?
Tuesday 31 October
