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Friday, July 31, 2026
Makna Kemerdekaan Sejati dalam Kristus
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Called to freedom
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Of the free
So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but
of the free. – Gal 4:31
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Galatians 4:31 reminds us of a very important truth: through faith in Jesus Christ, we are no longer bound by slavery to sin, fear, or the impossible burden of trying to earn God's acceptance, including keeping the Mosaic law. We are not in bondage anymore. Instead, we belong to God's family as children of the promise, living in the freedom that Christ has secured for us by his all-sufficient sacrifice on the cross.
In Galatians 4:21-31, the apostle Paul contrasts slavery with
freedom. Slavery represents a life of relying on human effort to achieve
righteousness, while freedom represents the grace of God received by faith, a free gift. Sarah,
the free woman, represents the covenant of promise and the Jerusalem above.
Hagar, the Egyptian slave, represents the covenant given at Mount Sinai, the
law, that brings bondage and not freedom. In this fourth chapter, the apostle
Paul clearly distinguish between the two covenants (Gal 4:24).
Today, let's remember who we are. We are not defined by our past, by failures or by the expectations of the world. In Christ, we are children of the free woman—a child of God's promise.
Live each day with the assurance that our
Lord Jesus Christ, who has set us free, will continue to lead us as the Great
Shepherd. Leading us to green pastures if we listen to His voice.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Redeem
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
One in Christ Jesus
There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise - Gal 3:28-29
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The just shall live by faith
But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God,
it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. – Galatians 3:11
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In the first few verses of Chapter 3 in the epistle to the Galatians, the apostle Paul is sternly warning the Galatians against adding the law of Moses to the Gospel. Twice he calls their acts foolish. Paul is using strong language. Faith versus keeping the law of Moses seems to be the crucial issue here.
Paul uses the example of Abraham’s faith and faithfulness. Abraham, who lived long before the law was given, was justified by God by faith. Abraham believed in God, and it was counted to him as righteousness (Galatians 3:6). Paul reminds them that the legacy of Abraham was not obedience to law or works of the flesh; it was faith in God.
The apostle Paul clearly states that ‘’no man is justified by the law’’. Paul is referring here to the Law of Moses. Paul points out that the law is not of (or from) faith (Galatians 3:12). The law was about works to demonstrate the need for faith.
Paul explains that “the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ” (Galatians 3:22). Our Lord Jesus Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law (Moses’ law). The Messiah has come and has redeemed us from obeying the hundreds of laws from the old covenant.
Let's have faith in our Redeemer Jesus Christ.
Reflection on Galatians 3:1-14 by Hanne
Servant of Christ
Saturday, June 20, 2026
A revelation of Jesus Christ
“I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.” - Galatians 1:12
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In this first chapter, from verses 1:11–24, the apostle Paul is making something very clear: the gospel he preaches did not come from men, nor tradition or rabbis. It came from our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. This is crucial because in Galatia, people were trying to change the gospel by adding rules and external requirements. Paul confronts this and confirms that the gospel was revealed by Jesus Christ. No human intervention is needed.
Furthermore, Paul warns the Galatians not to receive or listen to any other gospel (Gal 1:8) and also not to please men. Then Paul reminds the Galatians of who he was: a zealous persecutor of the church and deeply committed to the traditions. Paul says God “set me apart before I was born” and “called me by his grace.” This phrase is really important: before Paul's life was changed, God had already important plans for his life.
Paul emphasizes that after the Damascus conversion, he did not immediately
go to seek approval from human leaders in Jerusalem. Only after three years did
he meet Peter and James briefly. Even then, the point was not dependence on
human authority but confirmation of what God had already done.
What important lessons can we learn from this first chapter in the Galatians epistle? Firstly, the gospel is not something we can customize, add to or change as we like. Second, God’s grace is stronger than our background history. God’s calling reaches into places we would consider impossible.
Galatians 1:11–24 is such an important reminder how God transforms and turns around lives
completely.
Reflection on Galatians 1:11-24 by Hanne
The truth of the Gospel
And He was raised to overthrow the grave
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Not as I wish
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Paul’s Concern for the Corinthian Church
I'll close my reflection with this short acoustic version of "Your Will Be Done". May we at all times, seek the perfect will of our Father-in-Heaven and one day hear Him say with the glint of Fatherly pride in His Eyes, “Well done, good and faithful child!... Come and enter my kingdom.”
Your Will Be Done[Verse 1]Your will be done, my God and FatherAs in heaven, so on earthMy heart is drawn to self-exaltingHelp me seek Your kingdom first[Chorus]As Jesus walked, so I shall walkHeld by Your same unchanging loveBe still my soul,O lift your voice and pray:‘Father, not my will but Yours be done.’[Verse 2]How in that Garden he persistedI may never fully knowThe fearful weight of true obedienceIt was held by him alone[Chorus]What wondrous faith, to bear that cross!To bear my sin, what wondrous love!My hope was sure,When there my Saviour prayed:‘Father, not my will but Yours be done.’[Verse 3]When I am lost, when I am brokenIn the night of fear and doubtStill I will trust in my good FatherYes, to one great King I bow![Chorus]As Jesus rose, so I shall riseIn ransomed glory at the throneMy heart restoredWith all your saints I sing:‘Father, not my will but Yours be done!’[Verse 4]As we go forth, our God and FatherLead us daily in the fightThat all the world might see Your gloryAnd Your Name be lifted high[Chorus]And in this Name we overcomeFor You shall see us safely homeNow as your church, we lift our voice and pray:‘Father, not my will but Yours be done!’Words and music by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson CCLI no. 7149566Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/8nLXXephYRI?si=Yr71-yf0lV4FsRf1
Reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 by Chris Tan
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Humiliate | Humiliet
Paul the Apostle knew how to humble
himself before God. After his conversion, he was willing to be brought low for
the sake of the Gospel, no longer wanting to be proud and selfish as he was
when he persecuted Christians. Consequently, Paul frequently writes about
humility as a foundational virtue of the Christian life. In his letter to the
Philippians, he encourages followers of Christ to do everything in humility and
to count others as more significant than themselves (cf. Phil 2:3).
For Paul, human weakness is the
canvas for God’s power. Understanding that God’s grace is sufficient for him,
he does not fear his own imperfections. On the contrary, he is content with his
weaknesses and difficulties, knowing that when he is weak, then he is strong
with the power of God. As a humble person, Paul strives to put on a
"compassionate heart, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience"
(cf. Col 3:12), always remembering that the Lord forgave his many mistakes. He
was given the grace not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think
(cf. Rom 12:3). Thanks to the virtue of humility, he saw himself exactly as God
saw him. As Pope Benedict XVI beautifully noted: “Humility is not a virtue of
the weak but of the strong, of those who do not need to mistreat others to feel
important. Humility is the truth of life, the awareness of our smallness before
the grandeur of God, which opens us up to love” (General Audience, 2005).
Reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:21 by Jozef.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
My grace is sufficient | Sufficit tibi gratia
"But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness" — 2 Corinthians 12:9.
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In this second Epistle to the Corinthians, chapter 12:7, the apostle Paul tells us about a “thorn in the flesh,” a persistent struggle that caused him pain. The exact nature of this ''thorn'' is unsure although many have speculated about it for centuries. It could have been physical, emotional or spiritual. No one wants to live with persistent pain or struggle. Paul pleaded with the Lord to remove it, but God answered differently than Paul expected: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
This passage reminds us that God does not always remove our struggles and pains. However, He always provides the strength to endure them. We often want answers without waiting too long. Yet God uses pain and struggle to deepen our faith.
The apostle Paul had to continue on this missions. Learning that this ''thorn'' should not be a barrier or hinder him to serve the Lord. That is why he could say, “When I
am weak, then I am strong.” True strength is reliance
on our Lord Jesus Christ.
Each of us carry our own “thorn” in life: a burden, disappointment, illness, fears and anxieties etc. Paul's example encourages us to continue on our daily walk. God’s grace
is enough for every day, no matter how difficult it might be.
So today and every day, let us trust that His grace is sufficient and that His
power is still at work in us. Amen.
Reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 by Hanne
Monday, May 25, 2026
Boast | Gloriari
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Sincere and pure | Simplicitas et castitas
From the time of Paradise, our thoughts have been corrupted by sin. We were created with sincere and pure hearts as children of God, but after sinning we became weaker and weaker. That is why Apostle Paul, who understood this human condition so well, teaches us to be reborn in the Holy Spirit.
We were created in the image of the Holy Trinity — born into the holy love of God the Father and nurtured by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ we began to live as God's children. Yet we often forget our dignity and, as a consequence, the dignity of our sisters and brothers.
The danger is real: we sometimes receive a different spirit — not God's Spirit — and listen to a different gospel, one born of human deception rather than divine truth. This is the very deception Paul warns against. He calls us to follow his example and humble ourselves so that Christ may exalt us.
The truth of Christ reveals our capacity for holiness: we can become holy as the apostles and saints became holy, through God's grace and sanctifying power. This is our true mission. We must love God first with all our hearts, then love ourselves as God loves us, and extend that love to one another. In this way, we become authentic witnesses of Christ's righteousness and truth in the world. Through Christ and in the love of the divine Word, Amen.
Bible Reflection on 2 Corinthians 11: 1-15 by Fr. Jozef Trzebuniak SVD.
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Friday, May 8, 2026
Boast in the Lord | Gloriatur
Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved, but those whom the Lord commends (2 Corinthians 10:10-18).
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Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 10:10-18, focus verse 17-18. Reflecting on St Paul's words who writes of boasting in the LORD and warning of the dangers of boasting in our own achievements.
In a beautiful general audience on 6th March 2024, Pope Francis also gave a good catechesis on Vices & Virtues, specifically, on the vice of pride (General Audience of 6 March 2024 - Pope Francis). In that beautiful teaching, our (late) Pope warned about the dangers of human pride, and how it broke the intimacy of our first ancestors with God, when they had succumbed to the tempter’s lie, “when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God” (Gn 3:5). Even our first Pope, St. Peter had succumbed to the siren call of human ego and pride when he boasted in the Presence of our LORD, “Even if everyone forsakes you, I will not!” (cf. Mt 26:33), only to be overcome with remorse in the latter gospel accounts of Christ’s Arrest where Jesus’s prediction that he would deny the LORD 3 times before the rooster crows was ultimately fulfilled. (Luk 22:57-62)
However, there’s hope for humanity, as Pope Francis said in the same address, that Salvation comes through humility, the true remedy for every act of pride. In the Magnificat, Mary sings of the God who by his power scatters the proud in the sick thoughts of their hearts. It is useless to steal anything from God, as the proud hope to do, because after all he wants to give us everything. This is why the apostle James, to his community wounded by infighting originating in pride, writes, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6).
St. John also wrote about God’s divine remedy for our sinful human hearts in 1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Before I close this short reflection, let us also reflect on the humility of our LORD Jesus, who though being God, had humbled Himself, in human form, was obedient to our Father-in-Heaven to the point of death-even death on a cross.
Philippians 2:3-8, NRSVCE
3
In Christ Alone
[Verse 1]
In Christ alone my hope is
found
He is my light, my strength, my
song
This cornerstone, this solid
ground
Firm through the fiercest
drought and storm
What heights of love, what
depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when
strivings cease
My comforter, my all in
all
Here, in the love of Christ, I
stand
[Verse 2]
In Christ alone, who took on
flesh
Fullness of God in helpless
babe
This gift of love and
righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to
save
'Til on that cross, as Jesus
died
The wrath of God was
satisfied
For every sin, on Him, was
laid
Here, in the death of Christ, I
live
[Verse 3]
There in the ground, His body
lay
Light of the world, by darkness,
slain
Then bursting forth in glorious
day
Up from the grave, He rose
again
And as He stands in
victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on
me
For I am His and He is
mine
Bought with the precious blood
of Christ
[Verse 4]
No guilt in life, no fear in
death
This is the power of Christ in
me
From life's first cry to final
breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of Hell, no scheme of
man
Can ever pluck me from His
hand
'Til He returns or calls me
home
Here, in the power of Christ,
I'll stand
[Ending]
No power of Hell, no scheme of
man
Can ever pluck me from His
hand
'Til He returns or calls me
home
Here, in the power of Christ,
I'll stand
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Reflection on 2 Corinthians 10:10-18 by Chris Tan.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Share abundantly | Gratiarum actiones
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Friday, April 24, 2026
The grace of Christ | Gratia Christi
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Kind of sorrow | Secundum Deum tristitia
During the Triduum Sacrum, we followed Jesus
Christ through His suffering, most especially on Good Friday. We witnessed the
depth of His sacrifice for our salvation. As we meditated on the Stations of
the Cross, we were taught that it was love that nailed Him to the wood; because
He chose love, He remained there. His ultimate purpose was to lead us away from
sin.
We might reflect now on the most painful
moments of our own lives. When we experience suffering, we often struggle to
understand the true value of our "cross." We ask: Why did God
allow me to suffer so much? Why did this happen to me? There are scars on
our hearts that we often prefer to forget.
Yet, we must ask: What is the kind of sorrow
God wants me to experience?
My heavenly Father, please help me to
understand the value of all suffering. Strengthen me so that I may face my
trials with human dignity, just as Jesus Christ did. I desire to accept the
whole story of my life. I need Your grace to support me, for I am often too
weak to face these challenges alone.
I pray for the grace to repent and change my
ways. As a follower of Christ, I seek to be ready for whatever You have
prepared for me. I surrender my past, my present, and my future to You. I trust
in Your perfect, Holy Will, knowing it leads me away from sin and toward
salvation.
Help me understand that godly sorrow is a
necessary part of my journey to cleanse me from sin. Open my spiritual eyes so
that I may see my life as You see it - clearer and deeper. May Your Holy Spirit
encourage me on my spiritual journey, especially in times of suffering.
Reflection on 2 Corinthians 7:9-16 by Józef Trzebuniak.
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