"Ang tanan natingala sang matahom nga mga pulong ni Jesus"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 4:14-22)

Huwebes (Enero 9)

Dayon si Jesus nagbalik sa Galilea, kag ang gahom sang Espiritu Santo yara sa iya. Ang balita nahanungod sa iya naglapnag sa sadto nga mga duog.

Nagpanudlo sia sa ila mga sinagoga kag gindayaw sia sang tanan. 

Dayon si Jesus nagkadto sa Nazaret, sa diin sia nagdaku, kag sang Adlaw nga Inugpahuway nagkadto sia sa sinagoga suno sa iya kinabatasan. Nagtindog sia sa pagbasa sang mga Kasulatan, kag ginhatag sa iya ang libro ni Isaias nga propeta. Ginbukad niya ini kag nakita niya ang bahin diin nasulat ang masunod: "Ang Espiritu sang Ginoo yari sa akon. Kag ginpili niya ako sa pagwali Sang Maayong Balita sa mga imol, Ginpadala niya ako sa pagbantala Sang kahilwayan sa mga bihag, Sa pag-ayo sang mga bulag, Sa paghilway sang mga ginapigos, Sa pagbantala sang tuig nga ang Ginoo Magaluwas sang iya mga tawo."

Gintakop ni Jesus ang libro, gin-uli sa manugbulig, kag naglingkod. Ang tanan sa sinagoga nagtulok sa iya.

Nagsugod sia sa paghambal sa ila, "Ini nga dinalan sang kasulatan natuman karon nga adlaw samtang ginapamatian ninyo ang pagbasa sini."

Gindayaw sia sang tanan, kag natingala sila sang matahom nga mga pulong nga iya ginhambal. Nagsiling sila, "Indi bala ini anak ni Jose?"

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, you are the fulfillment of all our hopes and dreams. Through the gift of your Holy Spirit you bring us truth, freedom, and abundant life. Fill me with the joy of the gospel and inflame my heart with love and zeal for you and for your kingdom of peace and righteousness".

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

What can bring us true freedom and joy? In Jesus we see the healing power of God's love and mercy in action. Wherever Jesus went, people gathered to hear him speak about the kingdom of God and God's promise to bring freedom and healing to those who put their trust in God. His gracious words brought hope, joy, and favor to those who were ready to receive him. Jesus began his public ministry in his own land of Galilee where he was reared. His proclamation of the fulfillment of the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah brought wonder to the people. Isaiah had prophesied that the Messiah would come in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring freedom to those oppressed by sin and evil (see Isaiah 61:1-2). Jesus awakened their hope in the promises of God. They, in turn, received his words favorably and wondered what would become of "Joseph's son". Their hearts were hungry for the word of life and they looked to Jesus with anticipation and wonder. Do you look to Jesus with confidence and hope in the fulfillment of all God's promises?

The word "gospel" literally means "good news". Isaiah had prophesied that the Messiah would come in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring freedom to those who suffered from physical, mental, or spiritual oppression (see Isaiah 61:1-2). Jesus came to set people free, not only from their infirmities, but from the worst affliction of all – the tyranny of slavery to sin, Satan, and the fear of losing one's life. God's power alone can save us from dejection, hopelessness, and emptiness of life. The gospel of salvation is "good news" for everyone who will receive it. Do you know the joy and freedom of the gospel?