January 03, 2025 Friday of the Christmas Week
Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Daily Readings: 1 John 2:29-3:6; John 1:29-34
Today’s liturgical readings offer us a deeper reflection on the identity of Christ and our relationship with Him. In John 1:29, proclaiming “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”, John the Baptist introduces Jesus as our sacrificial redeemer. His witness summarizes Christ's mission: to bear our sins and restore us to the right relation with God. This illustrates Christ’s work and his advocate for humanity.
Despite our sinfulness and Christ’s righteousness provides the basis for our hope. In 1 John 2:29, we find John, the apostle states that “everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God.” Yes. His birth signifies a transformative reality, whereby individuals become children of God, recognised not merely for their shortcomings but for their affiliation with God’s own Son. In 1 John 3:6, John states that those who abide in God do not sin. As children of God, our identity is defined by Jesus's teachings and our transformation into His light.
It is important to recognise that our true identity is not defined by our shortcomings, but rather by the transformative power of Christ's redemption. Therefore, we are called to embrace the fullness of His grace and truth.
A Call to Action for Catholic Living: Stay rooted in Christ’s truth, like John the Baptist, by humbly bearing witness to His love and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your identity and faith in a divided world.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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