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01/02/2025

FEBRUARY 2ND 2025

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C.

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

_*FIRST READING*_
_“The Lord whom you seek will come to his temple.”_

_*A reading from the Book of the Prophet Malachi (MALACHI 3: 1 - 4)*_

Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I send my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, till they present right offerings to the Lord. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years.”

_*The Word of the Lord.*_

_*RESPONSORIAL PSALM*_
_Taken from Psalm 24: 7, 8, 9, 10 (R.) 10bc_

And the response is;
_*R/. The Lord of hosts, he is the king of glory!*_

O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory! *R/.*

Who is this king of glory?
The Lord, the mighty, the valiant;
the Lord, the valiant in war. *R/.*

O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory! *R/.*

Who is this king of glory?
He, the Lord of hosts,
he is the king of glory. *R/.*

_*SECOND READING*_
_“He had to be made like his brethren in every respect.”_

_*A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews (HEBREWS 2: 14 - 18)*_

Since the children share in flesh and blood, Jesus himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bo***ge. For surely it is not with angels that he is concerned but with the descendants of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered and been tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

_*The Word of the Lord.*_

_*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION*_
Luke 2: 32

*Alleluia.*
_A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel._
*Alleluia.*

_*GOSPEL*_
_“My eyes have seen your salvation.”_

_*A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (LUKE 2: 22 - 40)*_

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” * And his father and his mother marvelled at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.” And there goes a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshipping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.

_*The Gospel of the Lord.*_

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GOOD MORNING EVERYONE AND WELCOME TO OUR REFLECTION FOR FEBRUARY 1st, 2025. WHICH IS THE HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C

*READINGS OF THE DAY*
Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19
Res Psalm Luke 1:69-75
Mark 4:35-41

*LITURGICAL COLOUR*
GREEN

*THEME OF THE HOMILY*
'Even the wind and the sea obey him'.

*INTRODUCTION*
Today is Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time. Through Abraham’s faith and the calming of the storm, we see that God’s promises and presence give us hope and peace.

*FROM OUR FIRST READING*
Our first reading of today, reminds us of Abraham’s deep trust in God’s promise. God promised Abraham a future for his family, even though the situation seemed impossible. Abraham chose to believe, even when he didn’t know how things would work out.
This shows us the power of hope when the road feels hard. Life often brings moments when the future is unclear or challenges feel too big. But God’s promises remind us to keep going, knowing that He will guide us through.

*FROM OUR GOSPEL READING*
In the Gospel, the disciples faced a storm while Jesus slept. They were afraid because they forgot to trust that Jesus would protect them. Their fear shows how hard it can be to rely on God in the middle of life’s storms.

*WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM THE READINGS OF TODAY?*

The two readings reminds us that, God is always with us, no matter what we face. When life feels overwhelming, we can trust that God sees us and cares for us. Like Abraham and the disciples, we are invited to rely on His presence and find peace in His care.

*CONCLUSION*
As we begin the new month of February of 2025, we are encouraged to reflect on how we live out faith and trust in God’s promises. May we take time to consider Abraham’s example, the disciples’ journey, and our own response to God’s presence in our lives.

*PRAYER FOR THE NEW MONTH*
Heavenly Father, I thank You for this new month. Bless me with courage, wisdom, and strength to navigate through it. Open doors of opportunity and shower me with grace and protection. May this month be filled with peace, joy, and success. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Have a blessed New Month Everyone!

*Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA*

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST 2025

THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C

_*FIRST READING*_
_“He looked forward to the city whose builder and maker is God”_

_*A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews (HEBREWS 11: 1 - 2, 8 - 19)*_

Brethren: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old received divine approval. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was to go. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. These all died in faith, not having received what was promised, but having seen it and greeted it from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only-begotten son, of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your descendants be named.” He considered that God was able to raise men even from the dead; hence he did receive him back and this was a symbol.

_*The Word of the Lord.*_

_*RESPONSORIAL PSALM*_
_Taken from Luke 1: 69 - 70, 71 - 72, 73 - 75 (R.) 68_

And the response is;
_*R/. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited his people.*_

He has raised up a horn of salvation for us
in the house of his servant David,
as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old. *R/.*

That we should be saved from our enemies,
and from the hand of all who hate us;
to perform the mercy promised to our fathers,
and to remember his holy covenant. *R/.*

The oath which he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us
that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies,
might serve him without fear,
in holiness and righteousness before him
all the days of our life. *R/.*

_*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION*_
John 3: 16

*Alleluia.*
_God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son; that whoever believes in him should have eternal life._
*Alleluia.*

_*GOSPEL*_
_“Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?”_

_*A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (MARK 4: 35 - 41)*_

On that day, when evening had come, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them, just as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him. And a great storm of wind arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” And they were filled with awe, and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?”

_*The Gospel of the Lord.*_

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ZCCB URGES DEBT CANCELLATION IN LINE WITH POPE FRANCIS’S JUBILEE YEAR 2025.

By Sandra K***a

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has launched the Jubilee Year 2025 Debt Cancellation Campaign, calling for urgent debt relief, economic justice, and transparency in Zambia’s debt management.

The launch was unveiled at Kapingila House in Lusaka today 31st January at the close of the First ZCCB Plenary Meeting for 2025, which started on Tuesday, 28th January 2025.

The Campaign aligns with Pope Francis’s call for economic justice and debt forgiveness worldwide as part of the Jubilee Year 2025.

Speaking at the launch, ZCCB President Archbishop Ignatius Chama of Kasama Archdiocese, reaffirmed the biblical foundation of the Jubilee tradition, citing Leviticus 25:1-8, which emphasizes mercy, justice, and the renewal of societies burdened by unjust debt.

“As we celebrate this Jubilee Year, we must reflect on the scriptural call for mercy, justice, and the renewal of communities,” said Archbishop Chama. “The Jubilee Year is a time for forgiveness and restoration, not just for individuals but also for societies suffering under unjust debt.”

He stressed that Zambia’s crippling debt burden is hindering essential services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, making it difficult for citizens to improve their living conditions.

His grace emphasized that debt cancellation is a moral and ethical necessity, echoing Pope Francis’s message urging global leaders to address unjust debt burdens that stifle the growth and well-being of developing nations.

“The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called on global leaders to act on the moral and ethical necessity of addressing unjust debt burdens that stifle growth in developing nations,” said Archbishop Chama. “We, as faith leaders, cannot remain silent while millions of Zambians suffer.”

Archbishop Chama outlined the importance of debt cancellation, stating that it would provide economic relief, reduce poverty, promote sustainable development, and address unjust and predatory debts that hinder progress.

The Archbishop acknowledged that Zambia benefited from debt relief 20 years ago, yet the country faces another debt crisis which highlights both global financial inequalities and our own shortcomings in managing public resources effectively.”

“The international financial system places disproportionate burdens on developing economies through unfavorable loan conditions and trade imbalances,” he continued. “At the same time, Zambia must address fiscal mismanagement and lack of accountability to prevent future debt crises.”

Archbishop Chama called for stronger transparency measures to ensure that any future relief leads to long-term economic stability.

He called on the Zambian government to strengthen parliamentary oversight, ensure open reporting on loan acquisitions, establish independent audit mechanisms, and integrate technology to allow citizens to track debt levels and expenditures in real time.

He also emphasized the need for greater citizen participation in debt management.

Archbishop Chama urged all Zambians government officials, civil society organizations, religious leaders, and citizens to unite in advocating for debt cancellation and systemic reform.

“We cannot afford to continue on this perilous path,” he warned. “Debt cancellation is not just a financial adjustment, it is a step towards uplifting the Zambian people.”

ZCCB called on the government to commit to transparency and responsible debt management, civil society to advocate for debt cancellation and necessary policy changes, religious leaders to offer moral guidance and support for economic justice, and all Zambians to stand together and demand action for a debt-free future.

Archbishop Chama emphasized that the campaign is rooted in the spirit of the Jubilee Year, a time of forgiveness and liberation.

“As we embrace this Jubilee Year, let us act with justice, mercy, and humility,” he said. “We seek not only economic justice but also ecological stewardship, to heal our economy and our environment.”

The Jubilee Year 2025 Debt Cancellation Campaign was launched on the Memorial of St. John Bosco.

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