Year B - Tuesday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time (Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church)

In Catholic Lectionary Today's readings:

• 🌷 First reading: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23
• 📖 Gospel: Luke 9:51-56 🌿✨

🌸 On the Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, we are invited to reflect on her "little way," a spirituality marked by humility, trust, and finding holiness in small, everyday actions. Saint Thérèse’s life serves as a reminder that simple acts of love can transform both our hearts and the world. 🌟💖

🙏 In the First Reading, we hear Job’s heart-wrenching lament as he wrestles with intense suffering. His cry reflects the deep pain that can overwhelm us during life’s hardest trials. While Job’s suffering may feel bleak, it also reminds us that even in the darkest moments, perseverance in faith is a way to hold onto hope, trusting that God sees us through our pain. 🌿💧

💫 In the Gospel, Jesus responds to rejection with mercy, contrasting with His disciples’ desire for retribution. When the Samaritans refuse to welcome Jesus, James and John ask if they should call down fire from heaven, but Jesus rebukes them. His response teaches us the value of patience, mercy, and letting go of resentment. 💖✨ Instead of reacting in anger, Jesus shows us the strength of humility and forgiveness.

🌟 Saint Thérèse embodied these virtues, choosing love, humility, and trust in God even in the face of challenges. Her simple yet profound approach to life reminds us that holiness is not always found in grand gestures but in the quiet, loving actions of our daily lives. 🌸 Let us strive to follow her example, embracing the "little way" of love and trust in God. 🌷💖

Year B - Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church

In Catholic Lectionary Today's readings:

• 📖 First reading: Job 1:6-22
• 📖 Gospel: Luke 9:46-50 😊💫

On this Memorial of Saint Jerome, we celebrate one of the Church's most remarkable biblical scholars. Saint Jerome's passion for Scripture guided his life's work, most famously his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate, which granted broader access to God's Word. 📖✨

In the First Reading, Job loses everything dear to him. Yet, rather than react with anger, he responds in faith: "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD!" 🕊️🙏 Job’s profound trust shows us how, even in trials, we are called to trust God's plan, even when it's beyond our understanding. 💔

The Gospel shows the disciples arguing about who is the greatest. Jesus responds by using a child as a symbol of greatness, teaching them that true greatness is found in humility and childlike trust. He also says, "Whoever is least among you is the greatest." 🧒💖 Jesus invites us to redefine our ideas of success, prioritizing service and humility over status. 🌿

Saint Jerome lived a life of dedication and humility, despite his vast knowledge. He continually sought deeper understanding of Scripture, reminding us that our faith journey calls for ongoing learning and humble reverence for God's Word. 📜✨ Let us follow his example by embracing humility, trusting in God's plan, and growing through Scripture. 💡🙏

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Today's readings:

• First reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28
• Second reading: Philippians 2:1-5
• Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32

Today's readings explore the theme of conversion and humility in following God's will.

In the First Reading from Ezekiel, we are reminded of God's justice and mercy. It highlights the possibility of conversion, emphasizing that it is never too late to turn from sin and live a righteous life. God desires that all may live, and He is always open to the repentance of sinners.

In the Second Reading, Saint Paul invites us to adopt the humility of Christ. Though Jesus was God, He chose to empty Himself and become a servant, even to the point of death on the cross. This act of profound humility is the model for Christian living — serving others selflessly and being united in love.

Finally, in the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of two sons, illustrating that it is not our words but our actions that show true obedience to God. Even those who initially refuse but later repent, like the first son, are welcomed into God's kingdom. This parable challenges us to examine our lives and see where we need to align our actions with God's will, humbling ourselves to follow Him fully.

This Sunday’s readings call us to a life of true conversion, humility, and action — a life modeled after Christ’s own example.