2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

by Fr. Jess Ty  |  01/18/2026  |  Weekly Reflection

Dear Family of God,

John the Baptist introduced Jesus to the Jews as the “Lamb of God” on the second day (Jn. 1:29). He repeats it on the third day. “Lamb of God” is the most meaningful title given to Jesus in the Bible. It is used 29 times in the book of Revelation. It sums up the love, the sacrifice and the triumph of Christ.

Just as the Passover Lamb saved the Israelites from the angel of death and during every Passover Feast they are freed from sins through the lamb of sacrifice, so we are freed from sins and slavery to sin by Jesus perfect sacrifice on the Cross and His Resurrection. We are ransom from death by Jesus who is the Lamb of God. He forgives our sins and unites us to Himself as we remember His one perfect sacrifice being present every time we celebrate Mass and receive Him during Holy Communion.

Before Holy Communion we hear the Priest proclaims: “Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world, ‘blessed are those (who have been) called to the (wedding feast) supper of the lamb.’” (See Rev. 19:9).

May we all strive to be worthy with our reception of the Lord by avoiding mortal sin.

Yours in Christ through Mary Immaculate.